Zach, whose mass is 90 kg, is in an elevator descending at 12 m/s. The elevator takes 4.0 s to brake to a stop at the first floor. ▼ Part A What is Zach's apparent weight before the elevator starts braking? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ▼ W= Submit Part B HÅ Value Request Answer Units ? What is Zach's apparent weight while the elevator is braking? Express your answer with the appropriate units. m

Zach, whose mass is 90 kg, is in an elevator descending at 12 m/s. The elevator takes 4.0 s to brake to a stop at the first floor. ▼ Part A What is Zach's apparent weight before the elevator starts braking? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ▼ W= Submit Part B HÅ Value Request Answer Units ? What is Zach's apparent weight while the elevator is braking? Express your answer with the appropriate units. m

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