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Laws of Motion: Pseudo Force & Non-Inertial Frames MCQ

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Pseudo Force & Non-Inertial FramesHardQuestion 5439

Question

An elevator descends with acceleration g/4. Apparent weight of 60 kg person (g = 10 m/s²):
  1. A
    600 N
  2. B
    450 N
    Correct
  3. C
    750 N
  4. D
    150 N

Correct answer

450 N

Explanation

Apparent weight = m(g−a) = 60(10 − 2.5) = 60×7.5 = 450 N.