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A man standing on a lift that is descending does not feel any weight because

Physics
JAMB 2011

A man standing on a lift that is descending does not feel any weight because

  • A. the inside of the lift is air tight
  • B. the lift is in vacuum
  • C. the lift's acceleration is same as acceleration due to gravity
  • D. there is no gravitational pull on the man in the lift
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

The resultant force acting on the man is given by w = mg - R
Mg - mg = 0
The man feels weightless because the reaction, R is equal to the weight mg

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