$A$ boy of $50 \, kg$ is in a lift moving down with an acceleration of $9.8 \, m/s^2$. The apparent weight of the boy is ........... $N$ $(g = 9.8 \, m/s^2)$.

  • A
    $490$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $5.1$

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