Answer:
The scale will read less than 700 N
Explanation:
Given;
normal weight of the person, W = 700 N
The upward acceleration of the elevator is given by Newton's second law of motion;
F = ma
Also, the weight of the person, W = mg
Net force on the person when the elevator accelerates upward is given as;
R = ma + mg
When the elevator slows down at a steady rate, then net force on the person is given as;
R = mg - ma
R = m(g - a), this net force on the person is also the reading of the scale.
Thus, the scale will read less than 700 N.
