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A body is kept on the floor of a topless lift at rest. The lift starts descending at an acceleration 'a' then
A) If a > g, the displacement of the body in a time 't' is ` 1/2 g t^2`w.r.t ground.
B) If a < g, the displacement of the body in a time 't' is `1/2 a t^2`w.t ground. 

A

Both A & B are true

B

A is true & B is false

C

A is false & B is true

D

Both A & B are false

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