Pseudo Force & Non-Inertial FramesHardQuestion 5439
Question
An elevator descends with acceleration g/4. Apparent weight of 60 kg person (g = 10 m/s²):
- A600 N
- B450 NCorrect
- C750 N
- D150 N
Correct answer
450 N
Explanation
Apparent weight = m(g−a) = 60(10 − 2.5) = 60×7.5 = 450 N.