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Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Second Law of Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation he finds his weight less than actual when

A
The elevator moves upward with constant acceleration
B
The elevator moves downward with constant acceleration.
C
The elevator moves upward with uniform velocity
D
The elevator moves downward with uniform velocity

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The correct answer is:
B

Acceleration due to gravity always acts in the downward direction.

When elevator is moving downward with constant acceleration i.e., when resultant acceleration is downward then

is the resultant weight, which is less than the original weight . Therefore, person finds his weightless.

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