AIIMS2005Physics-Newton's Laws of Motion
AIIMS 2005 Physics Elevator Problems MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation he finds his weight less?
A
when the elevator moves upward with constant acceleration.
B
when the elevator moves downward with constant acceleration.
C
when the elevator moves upward with uniform velocity
D
when the elevator moves downward with uniform velocity
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
When elevator moves downward with constant acceleration, a - g. Then person standing in an elevator find himself weightless.
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