person of mass 55 kg is walking towards the elevator at speed of 5 m/s. a) What is his momentum before getting into the elevator? b) If the elevator accelerates upward from rest with 1 m/s^2 what is his apparent weight?

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A person of mass 55 kg is walking towards the elevator at speed of 5 m/s.

a) What is his momentum before getting into the elevator?

b) If the elevator accelerates upward from rest with 1 m/s^2 what is his apparent weight?


 

Select one:
a. 275 kg.m/s;  594 N
b. 510 kg.m/s;  250 N
c. 510 kg.m/s;  750 N
d. 275 kg.m/s;   375 N
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