Physicshard · Past Paper
In a lift moving upwards with an acceleration 'a', the effective weight of a person is:
Am(g+a)
Bm(g-a)
Cmg
Dma
✓ Correct Answer: A — m(g+a)
The pseudo force acts downwards, so the normal force (apparent weight) is m(g+a).
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