$A$ man weighing $60 \text{ kg}$ is in a lift moving down with an acceleration of $1.8 \text{ ms}^{-2}$. The force exerted by the floor on him is:

  • A
    $588 \text{ N}$
  • B
    $480 \text{ N}$
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    $696 \text{ N}$

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