An elevator accelerates upward at 1.2 m/s 2 . the acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s 2 . what is the upward force exerted by the

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Dafna1 [17]

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An elevator accelerates upward at 1.2 m/s 2 . the acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s 2 . what is the upward force exerted by the

floor of the elevator on a(n) 76 kg passenger? answer in units of n.

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Marysya12 [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-04T18:33:47+03:00

Marysya12 [62]3 years ago

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We can find the force by using the following formula;
N = ma + mg
Fa = ma = 76 x 1.2 = 91.2
Fg = mg = 76 x 9.8 = 744.8
N = 91.2 + 744.8 = 836
So, the force is 836 N.