A boy of mass 40 kg is standing in a lift, which is moving downwards with an acceleration 9.8 m/s2. The apparent weight of the boy is (Take g = 9.8 m/s2)

(a) 40 x 9.8 N

(b) 0 N

(c) (40/9.8) N

(d) 40 N

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Correct option (b) 0 N

Explanation :

Given : Mass of boy,  m = 40 kg Acceleration, a = 9.8 m/s2 and acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s2. Apparent weight of the boy = m(g - a) = 40(9.8 - 9.8) = 0 N

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