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bbruno317
Oct 5, 2008, 03:54 PM
A person weighing 0.9 kN rides in an elevator
That has a downward acceleration of 3 m/s2.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .
What is the magnitude of the force of the
Elevator floor on the person? Answer in units
Of kN.

Capuchin
Oct 5, 2008, 03:59 PM
Bit more involved than the other one, but all you need is F=ma again.
Let me know if you get stuck. Show your working