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4 April, 15:29

A student, standing on a scale in an elevator at rest, sees that his weight is 997 N. As the elevator rises, the scale reads 1226 N and then returns to normal. When the elevator slows to a stop at the top floor, the scale reads 650 N and then returns to normal. Determine the magnitude of the acceleration when the elevator is slowing to a stop. (no negative numbers)

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  1. 4 April, 19:24
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    The total force F on the student is given by:

    F = N - mg = ma

    N normal force of the scale on to the student (scale readout)

    m mass of the student

    g acceleration due to gravity

    a acceleration of the elevator

    997 = mg

    650 = m (g - a)

    ma = 997 - 650

    a = g (997 - 650) / 997

    a = 3,4
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