Calculate the initial velocity of the elevator

[anglum]

the student exerts

X=5.98*10^24 * A

 

[anglum]

does X in this also equal 637N

 

[learningphysics]

does X in this also equal 637N

exactly.

 

[anglum]

so then i solve it as 637/5.98*10^24 = A

A = 1.065217 *10^-22

 

[anglum]

awesome... thank you soooooo much for all your help tonite... u are a very patient man and a very good teacher

 

[learningphysics]

awesome... thank you soooooo much for all your help tonite... u are a very patient man and a very good teacher

you're welcome. glad to help. keep at it! you're doing well!