Physics

Problem

2\,\text{kg}

lamp is suspended from the ceiling by a light string. The lamp is pulled upward and moves with a constant acceleration of

3\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}

. Determine the tension in the string (take

g=9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}

). a)

19.6\,\text{N}

29.4\,\text{N}

25.6\,\text{N}

13.6\,\text{N}