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Pete's scale reads 882 N in an elevator that is holding still. What is Pete's mass?

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Answer:

89.90Kg

Step-by-step explanation:

From the equation; W= mg,

w =882N

m=?

g = 9.81 m/s(acceleration due to gravity),

882N = m(9.81)

m =882/9.81

= 89.90kg

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