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In the above problem if the lift moves up with an acceleration equal to the acceleration due to gravity, the reading on the spring balance will be
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Options:
  • A $2 \mathrm{~kg}$
  • B $(2 \times g) \mathrm{kg}$
  • C $(4 \times g) \mathrm{kg}$
  • D $4 \mathrm{~kg}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $4 \mathrm{~kg}$
When lift moves upward then reading of the spring balance, $R=m(g+a)=2(g+g)=4 g N=4 \mathrm{~kg}$ [As $a=g$ ]

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