Answer:
Part a)

Part b)

Part c)

Part d)
from t = 0 to t = 4.9 s
so the reading of the scale will be same as that of weight of the block
Then its speed will reduce to zero in next 3.2 s
from t = 4.9 to t = 8.1 s
The reading of the scale will be less than the actual mass
Explanation:
Part a)
When elevator is ascending with constant speed then we will have



So it will read same as that of the mass

Part b)
When elevator is decending with constant speed then we will have



So it will read same as that of the mass

Part c)
When elevator is ascending with constant speed 39 m/s and acceleration 10 m/s/s then we will have



Reading is given as



Part d)
Here the speed of the elevator is constant initially
from t = 0 to t = 4.9 s
so the reading of the scale will be same as that of weight of the block
Then its speed will reduce to zero in next 3.2 s
from t = 4.9 to t = 8.1 s
The reading of the scale will be less than the actual mass
Single replacement would be represented by a single element being replaced.
This is shown in answer choice B
Where the positions of A and B are swapped
Answer:
47 m
Explanation:
Data obtained from the question include the following:
Length of dry leg 1 (L1) = 40 m
Length of dry leg 2 (L2) = 25 m
Length of swimming course (L) =..?
The length of the swimming course can be obtained by using pythagoras theory as shown below:
L² = L1² + L2²
L² = 40² + 25²
L² = 1600 + 625
L² = 2225
Take the square root of both side.
L = √2225
L = 47.1 ≈ 47 m
Therefore, the length of the swimming course is approximately 47 m.