A person of mass m = 55 kg is in an elevator which is accelerating upward at acceleration a= 2.3 m/s. What is the apparent weight in Newtons, of the person in the elevator during this ride? (Hint: the apparent weight is same as the normal force experienced by the person)

A person of mass m = 55 kg is in an elevator which is accelerating upward at acceleration a= 2.3 m/s. What is the apparent weight in Newtons, of the person in the elevator during this ride? (Hint: the apparent weight is same as the normal force experienced by the person)

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Problem 33P: Two blocks, each of mass m = 3.50 kg, are hung from the ceiling of an elevator as in Figure P4.33....

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