Shelley is in an elevator that is traveling downward and slowing down at a rate of
1 answer:
Answer:
N = 648.55[N]
Explanation:
To solve this problem we must use Newton's second law which tells us that the sum of forces on a body is equal to the product of mass by acceleration.
∑F = m*a
where:
∑F = Forces applied [N]
m = mass = 73.2 [kg]
a = acceleration = 0.950 [m/s²]
Let's assume the direction of the upward forces as positive, just as if the movement of the box is upward the acceleration will be positive.
By performing a summation of forces on the vertical axis we obtain all the required forces and other magnitudes to be determined.
where:
g = gravity acceleration = 9.81 [m/s²]
N = normal force (or weight) measured by the scale = 83.4 [N]
Now replacing:
The acceleration has a negative sign, this means that the elevator is descending at that very moment.
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