2. An object is being lowered by a rope down to the ground at a constant velocity of 2.0 m/s [down]. The force of gravity acting on the object is 600 N [down]. What is the tension in the rope? (Draw a FBD for the object first). V= 2.0 m/s [d] herefore vec{a} = 0 m/s^2 F_g = 600 N [d] F_T = ? Newtons 2nd Law ightarrow force is directly proportional to acceleration herefore net force would be zero herefore F_T is also 600N to create balanced forces. F_T = 600N
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