$A$ person of mass $50 \, kg$ stands on a weighing scale in a lift. If the lift is descending with a downward acceleration of $9 \, m/s^2$,what would be the reading of the weighing scale (in $, kg$)? (Take $g = 10 \, m/s^2$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $50$
  • C
    $45$
  • D
    $10$

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