A 360-Kg Child Steps on a Scale in an Elevator

question 39

Multiple Choice

A 36.0-kg child steps on a scale in an elevator. The scale reads 400 N. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator?

• A)4.91 m/s²
• B)9.81 m/s²
• C)46.9 m/s²
• D)0.206 m/s²
• E)1.30 m/s²