$A$ man of mass $60 \ kg$ is standing in a lift moving up with a retardation of $2.8 \ ms^{-2}$. The apparent weight of the man is (in $N$)

  • A
    $756$
  • B
    $168$
  • C
    $588$
  • D
    $420$

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