Calculate the gravitational force acting on the person: Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity Weight = 50 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 Weight = 490 N 2 Calculate the apparent weight of the person in the elevator: Apparent weight = Weight + mass x acceleration of the elevator Apparent weight = 490 N + 50 kg x 1 m/s^2 Apparent weight = 490 N + 50 N Apparent weight = 540 N
