Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator

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Problem: A person stands on a bathroom scale in a motionless elevator. When the elevator begins to move, the scale briefly reads only 0.65 of the person's regular weight.

Part A: Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator.

Please show all work to determine the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator.

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