Actually the equation would be ΣF=9.8m-9.8(1.05m+m) according to my logic
but ΣF in this case is the difference between the force of gravity and the force of tension
the 9.8m part is to find the force of gravity on the person in the motionless elevator and the 9.8(1.05m+m) part is to find the...
Homework Statement
A person stands on a bathroom scale in a motionless elevator. When the elevator begins to move, the scale briefly reads 1.05 times the persons regular weight. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the elevator.
Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a...