2007-10-12 08:28:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It would have to be one weak cable. Either that or a lot of people jumping up and down in the elevator. In any event, it is not a good idea to jossle the elevator around. It has a few contraptions on it designed to keep it from falling. You may accidentally set on of those off and be stuck in an elevator.
2007-10-12 08:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Bubba how much do you weigh? Elevators usually fail due to gross neglect since they have such a high margin of safety built into them. The exceptions might be special application such as in a situation where it is being used for the first time, or when some of the fail-safe, or backup systems have been disengaged like a Chernobyl. You know nuclear power is always safe.
2007-10-12 15:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Major Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell ya ,it happens everyday,goto your nearest mall or hotel ,take the stair case to the top of the building ,cuz u dont want it to fall before you git to the top ,of course .Now hop in the elevator ,and press lobby or 1st floor . Jump yur *** up and down as hard as you can ,and prepare for that hard landing sucka. Just think you will be like Bruce Willis in Die Hard.
2007-10-12 16:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by skoliosis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is no. Elevators, like bridges, are designed with a very high safety margin.
2007-10-12 18:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by brewnbiker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
great question, your force in newtons would have to be greater than the maximum weight the lift can take i have no idea how much that is
2007-10-12 15:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessary but do u want to count on that
2007-10-13 13:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by koki83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, if you're 15,000 tons.
2007-10-12 16:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋