Physics

Problem

An elevator starts descending with a constant acceleration of

2.0\,\text{m s}^{-2}

. A person of mass

50\,\text{kg}

stands on a weighing scale placed on the floor of the elevator. Take

g = 9.8\,\text{m s}^{-2}

. What will be the reading of the scale? a)

590\,\text{N}

390\,\text{N}

490\,\text{N}

350\,\text{N}