Physics
JAMB 2011
A man standing on a lift that is descending does not feel any weight because
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A.
the inside of the lift is air tight
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B.
the lift is in vacuum
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C.
the lift's acceleration is same as acceleration due to gravity
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D.
there is no gravitational pull on the man in the lift
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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