Question

If the same elevator accelerates downwards
with an acceleration of 1.2 m/s
2
, what is the
upward force exerted by the elevator floor on
the passenger?
Answer in units of N

Answer 1

if the elevator accelerated at "g", you would be "weightless"
... the elevator acceleration is subtracted from gravity

f = m a = m * (9.8 m/s^2 - 1.2 m/s^2)

Answer 2

8.6