A lift is moving vertically upward with a constant acceleration of

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Problem

A lift is moving vertically upward with a constant acceleration of 2 m s−22\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}. What will be the reading of a spring balance when a student of mass 60 kg60\,\text{kg} stands on it? Take g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}.

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