Could You Survive a Falling Elevator?

The video explores the fear of elevators falling and the safety features in place to prevent such incidents. It explains the mechanics of traction elevators, including the role of brakes and counterweights. The video also discusses rare cases of cable and brake failures, highlighting a famous incident in 1945. It provides survival strategies for elevator falls and concludes with a mention of future skyscraper developments.

What is one of the main safety features that prevent an elevator from falling?

• Single rope system

• Multiple ropes and brakes

• Hydraulic lift

• Manual operation

How do traction elevators move the car up or down?

• By using a vacuum system

• By using hydraulic pressure

• By attaching the car to metal ropes or belts

• By manual pulling

What happens if both the motor and brakes of an elevator fail?

• The counterweights will help balance the elevator

• The elevator will become weightless

• The elevator will immediately stop

• The elevator will move faster

In the 1945 Empire State Building incident, what is one possible reason Betty Lou Oliver survived the fall?

• The elevator was empty

• The cables cushioned the fall

• The elevator was made of rubber

• The elevator had a parachute

What is a more realistic option than jumping to survive an elevator fall?

• Screaming for help

• Holding onto the rails

• Laying your body against the floor

• Standing still