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Chapter 6: Q.6 (page 153)

An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves downward and is slowing. Friction and air resistance are negligible. Is the tension in the cable greater than, less than, or equal to the gravitational force on the elevator? Explain. Include a free-body diagram as part of your explanation.

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The tension in the cable is greater than the gravitational force on the elevator.

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01

Free body Diagram.

An elevator weighs F鈬赌Ghaving a single cable of tension T鈬赌is shown in free body diagram. The net forceF鈬赌Net acting upwards are also indicated in the free body diagram.

02

Explanation about cable tension

The elevator travels downwards because the elevator is slowing down its acceleration is in the opposite direction from its motion. Therefore, the net force on the elevator is upward and the tension is greater than the weight(T鈬赌>F鈬赌G).

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