Question

A person standing in an elevator experiences weight loss when the elevator

• A. moves down with uniform velocity
• B. moves upward with constant acceleration
• C. moves downward with constant acceleration
• D. moves upward with uniform velocity
• E. moves down with variable acceleration

Hint:

Weight loss is experienced when the acceleration of the elevator is downward, as the effective normal force is reduced.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

When the elevator moves downward with constant acceleration, the normal force exerted on the person decreases, resulting in the person experiencing weight loss. This is because the downward acceleration reduces the effective weight felt by the person in the elevator. 
Hence, the correct answer is (C).