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Apparent Weight in an Elevator
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A person stands on a scale in an elevator. When the elevator accelerates, the scale reading is 20% less than the person’s true weight. What is the elevator’s acceleration?

A

1.2g downward

B

0.2g upward

C

0.8g downward

D

0.2g downward

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