$A$ monkey is sitting on the pan of a spring balance which is placed on an elevator. The maximum reading of the spring balance will be when

  • A
    The elevator is stationary
  • B
    The string of the elevator breaks and it drops freely towards the earth.
  • C
    The elevator is accelerated downwards
  • D
    The elevator is accelerated upwards

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