Answer the following questions related to the concepts of true weight and apparent weight:
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Problem
Answer the following questions related to the concepts of true weight and apparent weight:
(i) Define the terms true weight and apparent weight of a body.
(ii) Explain why a passenger inside a lift feels lighter when the lift accelerates downward but heavier when it accelerates upward.
(iii) Describe the condition under which the apparent weight of a body becomes zero and give a physical example of such a situation.
(iv) State one everyday situation (other than a lift) in which a human experiences a change in apparent weight and briefly explain the cause.