Technically this is a Biology question;
The 'amount' we can see depends on how much light can get through our pupil to hit our retina.
When there is a lot of light the pupil is small; it doesn't need to be big to let a lot of light in.
When we move to a dark space there is much less light, so the pupil 'dilates' to let enough light so we can see properly.
The period in which one cant see is simply when the pupil hasn't had time to change shape yet so doesn't let in enough light.<span />
Answer:
For the complete question provided in explanation, if the elevator moves upward, then the apparent weight will be 1035 N. While for downward motion the apparent weight will be 435 N.
Explanation:
The question is incomplete. The complete question contains a velocity graph provided in the attachment. This is the velocity graph for an elevator having a passenger of 75 kg.
From the slope of graph it is clear that acceleration at t = 1 sec is given as:
Acceleration = a = (4-0)m/s / (1-0)s = 4 m/s^2
Now, there are two cases:
1- Elevator moving up
2- Elevator moving down
For upward motion:
Apparent Weight = m(g + a)
Apparent Weight = (75 kg)(9.8 + 4)m/s^2
<u>Apparent Weight = 1035 N</u>
For downward motion:
Apparent Weight = m(g - a)
Apparent Weight = (75 kg)(9.8 - 4)m/s^2
<u>Apparent Weight = 435 N</u>