A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation, he experiences weight loss?

Option 1 - <p>) When the elevator moves upward with constant acceleration</p>
Option 2 - <p>When the elevator moves downward with constant acceleration</p>
Option 3 - <p>When the elevator moves upward with uniform velocity</p>
Option 4 - <p>When the elevator moves downwards with uniform velocity</p>
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:

.B.D of person w.r.t. elevator

mg – N = ma

N = mg – ma

N decreases so, person experiences weight loss

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