---
title: Accelerating Elevator
topic: Force
author: Reza Khanbabaie
source: PHYS 112 Free Body Diagram Q2
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# {{ params.vars.title }}
A person with a mass of {{ params.m }} $kg$ is standing on the floor of an elevator which is accelerating downward at {{ params.a }} $m/s^2$.

## Part 1

Find the magnitude of the normal force of the elevator floor on the person. Use $g = 9.81$.

### Answer Section

Please enter in a numeric value in {{ params.vars.units }}.

## Part 2

Determine the magnitude of the force of the person on the floor of the elevator. Use $g = 9.81$.

### Answer Section

Please enter in a numeric value in {{ params.vars.units }}.

## Attribution

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