Physics chapter6 - Problem 23
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Question 23





A person stands on a scale in an elevator. As the elevator starts, the scale has a constant reading of n1 = N. As the elevator later stops, the scale reading is n2 = N. Assuming the magnitude of the acceleration is the same during starting and stopping, determine
(a) the weight of the person,
(b) the person's mass, and
(c) the acceleration of the elevator.