what is the force on a 1,000 kilogram elevator that is falling freely under the acceleration of gravity only

Respuesta :

Force is equal to weight, F= ma    acceleration "a", is now due to gravity g = 9.8 m/s²

Given: Mass m = 1,000 Kg

F =ma W = mg = (1,000 Kg)(9.8 m/s²) 

F = 9,800 N