Can Normal Force Be Negative in Apparent Weight Calculations?

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Quick question...can normal force be negative when calculating apparent weight?
n (top) = (mv^2/r) - w

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At the top of a vertical loop, the weight acts downward, and acts opposite the centrifugal force.

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