$A$ body of mass $2 \, kg$ is hung on a spring balance mounted vertically in a lift. If the lift descends with an acceleration equal to the acceleration due to gravity $g$,the reading on the spring balance will be ....... $kg$.

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $0$

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