Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator

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A person stands on a bathroom scale in a motionless elevator. When the elevator begins to move, the scale briefly reads only 0.63 of the person's regular weight. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator. Find the direction of the acceleration. (up or down)

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