A 42.3 kg object rests on a table.  The table is placed in an elevator and accelerates upwards at 1.55 m/s2.  What is the Normal force (Apparent Weight) exerted by the table on the object?  Use g = 10.0 m/s2.

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A 42.3 kg object rests on a table.  The table is placed in an elevator and accelerates upwards at 1.55 m/s2.  What is the Normal force (Apparent Weight) exerted by the table on the object?  Use g = 10.0 m/s2.

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