Answer:
(a) 490 N
(b) 490 N
(c) 540 N
Explanation:
mass, m = 50 kg
acceleration, a = 1 m/s2
(a) The weight is given by
W = m g = 50 x 9.8 = 490 N
(b) The normal force is
N = m g = 490 N
(c) Let the force required is F.
Use Newton's second law
F - m g = m a
F = m(g + a)
F = 50(9.8 + 1)
F = 540 N