Answer:
The downwards acceleration is 3.53 m/s2.
Explanation:
Let the true weight is m g.
The reading of the balance, R = 0.64 mg
Let the acceleration is a.
As the apparent weight is less than the true weight so the elevator goes down wards with some acceleration.
Use Newton's second law
m g - R = m a
m g - 0.64 m g = m a
0.36 g = a
a = 3.53 m/s2