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A body of mass 50 kg is hung by a spring balance in a lift. Calculate the reading of the balance when :
The lift is ascending with an acceleration of `2m//s^(2)`.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the reading of the spring balance when the lift is ascending with an acceleration of \(2 \, \text{m/s}^2\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Mass of the body, \( m = 50 \, \text{kg} \) - Acceleration of the lift, \( a = 2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) - Acceleration due to gravity, \( g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) ...
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