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Question
A weighing scale in a lift shows the minimum reading when the lift is __________?
A
Upward with uniform speed
B
Downward with uniform acceleration
C
In a free fall due to failure of the lift mechanism
✓ Official correct answer
D
None of these
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A
Upward with uniform speed
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B
Downward with uniform acceleration
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C
In a free fall due to failure of the lift mechanism
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D
None of these
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Explanation
In free fall, apparent weight is ~zero — the minimum reading.
So the correct answer is In a free fall due to failure of the lift mechanism.
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