Manipal MET2018PhysicsMotion in One Dimension
A spring balance is attached to the ceiling of a lift. A man hangs his bag on the spring and the spring reads 49 N , when the lift is stationary. If the lift moves downward with an acceleration of 5 ~m / s ^2 , the reading of the spring balance will be
Options
- A49 N
- B24 N
- C74 N
- D15 N
Correct answer
B. 24 N
Step-by-step solution
When the lift is stationary ( w = mg ) ( aligned & 49=m 9.8 & m=5 ~kg aligned ) When the lift is moving downward with an acceleration (R=m(9.8-a)=5(9.8-5)=24 N )