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An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves downward
Chapter 6, Problem 6CQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 6CQ
An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves downward and is slowing. Friction and ah 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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QUESTION:
Problem 6CQ
An elevator, hanging from a single cable, moves downward and is slowing. Friction and ah 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.
ANSWER:
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In order to determine the tension in the supporting cable, first we need to draw the free body diagram of the elevator.
Free body diagram: