When the lift moves downward with a uniform acceleration, the apparent weight of the body inside the lift will be:
Correct answer: A. Less than its actual weight
- A. Less than its actual weight
- B. More than its actual weight
- C. Varying with its velocity
- D. The same as its actual weight
Explanation
If the lift is moving downward with a uniform acceleration, there is an additional force acting on the body in the upward direction, opposing the force of gravity. This reduces the net force acting on the body and, consequently, its apparent weight. The apparent weight is given by the formula: Apparent Weight=Actual Weight−Force due to Acceleration Since the force due to acceleration acts in the opposite direction of gravity, it subtracts from the actual weight, making the apparent weight less than the actual weight.
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