$A$ man of weight $W$ is standing on a lift which is moving downward with an acceleration $a$. The apparent weight of the man is

  • A
    $W(1 + \frac{a}{g})$
  • B
    $W$
  • C
    $W(1 - \frac{a}{g})$
  • D
    $W(1 - \frac{a^2}{g^2})$

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