A man of weight \( w \) is standing on an elevator which is ascending with an acceleration \( a \). The apparent weight of the man is
Correct answer: C. \( mg + ma \)
- A. \( mg \)
- B. \( ma - mg \)
- C. \( mg + ma \)
- D. \( mg - ma \)
Explanation
The apparent weight of a person in an elevator is the sum of the gravitational force and the force due to the elevator's acceleration
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