(II) The cable supporting a 2125-kg elevator has a maximum

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Problem 16P

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(II) The cable supporting a 2125-kg elevator has a maximum strength of 21,750 N. What maximum upward acceleration can it give the elevator without breaking?

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QUESTION:

Problem 16P

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(II) The cable supporting a 2125-kg elevator has a maximum strength of 21,750 N. What maximum upward acceleration can it give the elevator without breaking?

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Solution 16P:

        The maximum acceleration with which the elevator can be moved upward helps in designing a fast elevator without compromising on the passenger safety.

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Concept:
        Newton’s second law: The force F acts on mass m produces an acceleration a in the object. Mathematically, F=ma.

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