Practice mode Physics

When a lift accelerates upwards, how does the apparent weight of a body inside compare with its true weight?

Correct answer D. More than the true weight

Explanation

The floor must push up with enough force to support the weight and also provide the upward acceleration, so the reaction, felt as apparent weight, equals m(g + a).

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