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A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation he finds his weight less ?

A

When the elevator moves upward with constant acceleration.

B

When the elevator moves downward with constant acceleration.

C

When the elevator moves upward with uniform acceleration.

D

When the elevator moves downward with uniform acceleration.

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