What does a scale read in an elevator at rest?

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When an elevator is at rest, the scale reading reflects the weight of the man standing on it, which is 490 N. This is because the forces acting on him are balanced, with the normal force equal to the gravitational force. Since the elevator is in equilibrium, the scale does not change its reading. Therefore, the scale will consistently read 490 N while the elevator remains stationary. The discussion confirms that the scale accurately measures the man's weight in this scenario.
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I know you must get these all of the time but...

There is a man standing on a scale in an elevator reading 490N. When the elevator is at rest what does the scale read?

I want to say 490 N because the elevator is in equilibrium, but I'm not sure...
 
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Maybe this would help as you know normal force and force of gravity cancels so you would be left with the same amount of Newtons if there were at rest.
 
Thank you. That's what I thought.
 
Thank you. That's what I thought.
 
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