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A person stands on a sensitive scale in an elevator. In which of the following scenarios will the scale show the minimum reading?

A. the elevator accelerates upwards at 2 m/s2
B. the elevator accelerates downwards at 2 m/s2
C. the elevator moves upwards with a constant velocity of 5 m/s
D. the elevator moves downwards with a constant velocity of 5 m/s
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
Apparent weight is $R = m(g - a)$ when accelerating downwards, which reduces the normal force measured by the scale.
This Question Belongs to: General science Physics set 1
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