Calculating Weight in an Accelerating Elevator

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In summary, calculating weight in an accelerating elevator involves taking into account the acceleration of the elevator and the force of gravity. The equation for calculating weight in this scenario is the mass of the object multiplied by the sum of the acceleration and the force of gravity. This formula takes into consideration the change in weight due to the acceleration of the elevator, which can either increase or decrease the weight of an object depending on the direction of the acceleration. It is important to note that the perceived weight of an object in an accelerating elevator may differ from its actual weight due to the effects of inertia.
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Hi there, I'm taking physics in high school at the moment and I hope I can learn a lot from you guys.
 
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Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you can :).
 
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what is the weight of a man in an elevator,ascending with some acceleration?
 

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