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A woman stands on a bathroom scale in a motionless elevator. When the elevator begins to move, the scale briefly reads only 0.795 of her regular weight. Calculate the acceleration of the elevator.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter5: Newton's Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 59PQ

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