In the lift

Think about the question below. Only one of the answers listed is correct. We'll do some (but probably not all) of these questions in the lectures when you will all be asked to vote on which answer you think is correct. (Soon afterwards, you'll be able to see your responses, and those of the whole class at EVAF.)

I stand on scales in the Appleton Tower lift. As the lift accelerates upwards the reading on the scales
1
increases
2
stays the same
3
decreases