An 80-Kg Object Rests on the Floor of an Elevator Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

An 8.0-kg object rests on the floor of an elevator which is accelerating downward at a rate of 1.3 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the force the object exerts on the floor of the elevator?

• A)59 N
• B)10 N
• C)89 N
• D)68 N
• E)78 N

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