Question

What is the apparent weight felt by a person in an elevator, when it is accelerating? (i) upward and (ii) downward

Answer 1

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 .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Downward