Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A man is in a lift that is accelerating downward vertically, as shown. Which statement describes the force that the man exerts on the floor?

  • AIt is equal to the weight of the man.
  • BIt is greater than the force exerted by the floor on the man.
  • CIt is less than the force exerted by the floor on the man.
  • DIt is less than the weight of the man.

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