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As a result of being pulled by a cable, an elevator whose weight is 2207.2 lbs is moving with upward acceleration of 0.7 m/s2. Assume that the only two forces acting on the elevator are a) the force of gravity and b) the tension in the cable which raises and lowers the elevator. What is the tension in the cable?

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          As a result of being pulled by a cable, an elevator whose weight
is 2207.2 lbs is moving with upward acceleration of 0.7 m/s2.
Assume that the only two forces acting on the elevator are a) the
force of gravity and b) the tension in the cable which raises and
lowers the elevator. What is the tension in the cable?

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Melissa Walsh

10/13/2022

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Given weight of elevator = 2207.2 lbs Convert weight to kilograms: 2207.2 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 1003.3 kg Calculate force of gravity: Weight = mass x gravity = 1003.3 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 = 9809.78 N Show more…

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As a result of being pulled by a cable, an elevator whose weight is 2207.2 lbs is moving with upward acceleration of 0.7 m/s2. Assume that the only two forces acting on the elevator are a) the force of gravity and b) the tension in the cable which raises and lowers the elevator. What is the tension in the cable?