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You step into an elevator, and it accelerates to a downward speed of 9.2 m/s in 2.1 s. How does your apparent weight during this acceleration compare with your actual weight? Apparent weight is

A

55% of actual

B

155% of actual

C

100% of actual

D

30% of actual

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`a=(v)/(t)`
`x=(m(g-a))/(mg)xx100`
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