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5 September, 13:43

Eric has a mass of 80 kg. he is standing on a scale in an elevator that is accelerating downward at 1.7 m/s2. what is the approximate reading on the scale?

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  1. 5 September, 17:02
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    F = mg

    m = 80kg

    g = the acceleration due to gravity (approx 9.8 m/s^2) - the acceleration of the scale = 8.2 m/s^2

    Thus the force = 656 Newtons, or 660 N to keep the correct number of significant figures.
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