Question

2 when shiela stands on a scale at home, she measures her weight to be 755 n. when she stands on the scale in a moving elevator, she measures her weight to be 690 n. during the elevator ride, what is shielas apparent weight? 690 n 1445 n 65 n 755 n

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of apparent weight

Apparent weight is the normal force exerted on an object. When a person stands on a scale, the scale reading is the apparent weight.

Step2: Identify the given value

It is given that when Sheila stands on the scale in the moving elevator, the scale reads 690 N.

Answer:

A. 690 N