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An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves upward at a constant speed. Friction and air resistance can be neglected. Is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator? What if the elevator is now moving down but slowing, is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator?

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          An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves upward at a constant speed. Friction and air resistance can be neglected. Is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator?
What if the elevator is now moving down but slowing, is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator?

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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07/12/2022

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An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves upward at a constant speed. Friction and air resistance can be neglected. Is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator? What if the elevator is now moving down but slowing, is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator?