A man weighing 65 kgf is in a lift that is ascending with a uniform acceleration that is equal to the acceleration due to gravity. His apparent weight in the lift will be

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The correct option is D 130 kgf

$A n s w e r : -$ D option
see second figure:-
apparant weight $(W) = 2 m g$
$W = 2 \times 65 = 130 k g f$

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A man weighing 65 kgf is in a lift that is ascending with a uniform acceleration that is equal to the acceleration due to gravity. His apparent weight in the lift will be

The correct option is D 130 kgfAnswer:− D option see second figure:-apparant weight (W)=2mgW=2×65=130kgf

The correct option is D 130 kgf

$A n s w e r : -$ D option
see second figure:-
apparant weight $(W) = 2 m g$
$W = 2 \times 65 = 130 k g f$