Question

- A person is on an elevator that moves
downward with an acceleration of
1.8 m/s ?. If the person weighs 686 N,
what is the net force on the person?

Answer 1

Answer:

The net force acting on the person is, F = 560 N

Explanation:

Given data,

The downward acceleration of the elevator, a = 1.8 m/s²

The weight of the person is, W = mg

                                                          = 686 N

Therefore the mass of the person,

                                           m = W /g

                                               = 686 / 9.8

                                               = 70 kg

The net force acting on the person,

                                           F = mg - ma

                                               = 686 - 70 x 1.8

                                               = 560 N

Hence, the net force acting on the person is, F = 560 N