Applications of Newton's LawsMediumQuestion 5425
Question
A lift accelerates upward at 2 m/s². Apparent weight of 60 kg person (g = 10 m/s²) is:
- A600 N
- B480 N
- C720 NCorrect
- D540 N
Correct answer
720 N
Explanation
Apparent weight = m(g+a) = 60(12) = 720 N.