Q. An astronaut of weight $Mg$ is in a rocket accelerating upward with an acceleration of 4$g$. The apparent weight of the astronaut will be
A) $5\ Mg$
B) 4$\ Mg$
C) $Mg$
D) Zero
Explanation
(a) $Mg^{'} = Mg + M(4g)$ or $Mg^{'} = 5\ Mg$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.