AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Mechanics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Forces MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A man weighs 80 kg He stands on a weighing scale in a lift which is moving upwards with a uniform acceleration of 5m/s². What would be the reading on the scale ? (g = 10 m/s²)

A

Zero

B

400 N

C

800 N

D

1200 N

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The apparent weight is given by W = m(g + a). Substituting the values gives the reading on the scale.

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