Answer this question. . Share with your friends Share 0 Chirag Manchanda answered this Dear Student, Mass of the body = 32kg Lift has covered = 20 m and 50 m, Spring balance shows = 30 kg and 36 kg N = m (g-a), N<mg if a is downwards and N>mg if a is upwards Reading of the spring balance is less than m if a is downwards and reading of balance is greater than m if a is upwards For the downward journey, First case : 32g-30g = 2g = 32a so a = g16 Second case : 32g-36g = -4g = 32a so a = -g8 Thus, the acceleration is up to 20m and decreasing at 50m (2) Regards 0 View Full Answer