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| The elevator is stopped by friction. Today, the cable broke and the forces of gravity caused the elevator to fall. | |
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| Was anyone in the elevator when the cable broke? | |
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| There was one person but he pushed the emergency button. The fire department was able to rescue him. | |
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| Thanks to Newtons first law. An object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by another force. | |
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| Yes, thankfully the elevator car stopped and stayed stopped until the person was rescued. | |
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