A 90-Kg Man Stands in an Elevator That Has a Downward

question 47

Multiple Choice

A 90-kg man stands in an elevator that has a downward acceleration of 1.4 m/s². The force exerted by him on the floor is about:

• A) zero
• B) 90 N
• C) 760 N
• D) 880 N
• E) 1010 N

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Definitions:

Breach Of Contract

The violation of a contractual obligation by failing to perform one's own promise, by hindering another party's performance, or by making it impossible.

Rectification

A correction, by the court, of the wording of a mistake in a contract.

Rescission

The act of revoking, canceling, or repealing a contract or agreement, returning all parties to their original positions prior to the agreement.

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation involves giving incorrect information by one individual to another, persuading the latter to enter into a contract based on that faulty information, unintentionally leading to misconceptions during agreement formulation.