Why does a passenger feel lighter when the lift is about to stop at a higher floor during its upward motion?


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1. When the lift is about to stop at a higher floor during its upward motion it has a net downward acceleration.

2. As the net acceleration is downwards, the downward force must be greater.

∴ F = ma = mg – N

∴ N = mg – ma

i.e., N < mg

Hence, a passenger feels lighter when the lift is about to stop at a higher floor during its upward motion.

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