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The ratio of the weight of a man in a stationary lift and when it is moving downward with uniform acceleration ‘ a ’ is `3 : 2`. The value of ‘ a ’ is ( g - Acceleration due to gravity of the earth)

A

`(g)/(3)`

B

`(g)/(2)`

C

`g`

D

`(4)/(3)g`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`(mg)/(m(g-a))=(3)/(2)`
`2g=3(g-a)`
`a=(g)/(3)`
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