Question
Question: The spring balance inside a lift suspends an object. As the lift begins to ascent, the reading indic...
The spring balance inside a lift suspends an object. As the lift begins to ascent, the reading indicated by the spring balance will
A
Increase
B
Decrease
C
Remain unchanged
D
Depend on the speed of ascend
Answer
Increase
Explanation
Solution
When the lift moves upwards, the apparent weight,
=m(g+a). Hence reading of spring balance increases.