What is rider apparent weight during the launch

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Compute all parts of given question:

Question: Riders on the Power Tower are launches skyward with an acceleration of 4g, after which they experience a period of free fall.

Part I: What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the launch?

Part II: What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the period of free fall?

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