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The cable supporting a 2295 −kg elevator has a maximum strength of 25500 N . What is the maximum upward acceleration it can have?

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  • Whome
    Lv 7
    2 years ago
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    F = ma

    25500 = 2295(9.81 + a)

    a = 1.30 m/s²

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    2 years ago

    Given,

    Mass (m) = 2295 kg

    Force (F) = 25500 N

    Acceleration (a) =?

    We know that:

    Force (F) = mass (m) x acceleration (a)

    Acceleration (a) = force (F) / mass (m) = 25500N / 2295 kg = 11.1 m/sec²

    ∴ Acceleration (a) = +11m/sec².

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