Q. Observer $O_{1}$ is in a lift going upwards and $O_{2}$ is on the ground. Both apply Newton’s law, and measure normal reaction on the body

A) Both measure the same value
B) Both measure zero
C) Both measure different value
D) No sufficient data
Explanation

(c) The value measured by $O_{1}$ in $N_{1} = mg$ because acceleration of body with respect to $O_{1}$ is zero
The value measured by $O_{2}$ is
$N_{2} - mg = ma_{0}$
$\therefore\ N_{2} = m(g + a_{0})$
So, $N_{1} \neq N_{2}$

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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