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Calculate the apparent weight loss of a man weighing 70kg in an elevator moving ...

Calculate the apparent weight loss of a man weighing 70kg in an elevator moving downwards with an acceleration of 1.5ms-2.
[g = 10ms-2]
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  • A 686N
  • B 595N
  • C 581N
  • D 105N
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Wt loss = mg - m (g - a)
= 70 x 10 - 70 (10 - 1.5) = 105N

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