What is the apparent weight felt by a person in an elevator, when it is accelerating? (i) upward and (ii) downward
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WHEN THE LIFT IS ACCELERATING UPWARD :
let the acceleration of lift be a
Reaction force=R=m(g+a)
Hence apparent weight of the a man is more than actual weight.
WHEN THE LIFT IS ACCELERATING DOWNWARD
REACTION FORCE=m(g-a)
hence apparent weight of man is less than actual weight .
let the acceleration of lift be a
Reaction force=R=m(g+a)
Hence apparent weight of the a man is more than actual weight.
WHEN THE LIFT IS ACCELERATING DOWNWARD
REACTION FORCE=m(g-a)
hence apparent weight of man is less than actual weight .
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Explanation:
Downward
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