Question: A large fish hangs from a spring balance supported by the roof of an elevator. Part A If the elevator has an upward acceleration of

A large fish hangs from a spring balance supported by the roof of an elevator.

Part A If the elevator has an upward acceleration of 2.50 m/s2 and the balance reads 60.0 N, what is the true weight of the fish?

Part B Under what circumstances will the balance read 31.0 N? 

Part C What will the balance read if the elevator cable breaks?

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