$A$ boy having a mass equal to $40 \, kg$ is standing in an elevator. The force felt by the feet of the boy (apparent weight) will be greatest when the elevator $(g = 9.8 \, m/s^2)$:

  • A
    Stands still
  • B
    Moves downward at a constant velocity of $4 \, m/s$
  • C
    Accelerates downward with an acceleration equal to $4 \, m/s^2$
  • D
    Accelerates upward with an acceleration equal to $4 \, m/s^2$

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