Physics

Physics

Problem

A lift cage of mass 800 kg800\,\text{kg} is being pulled upward by a cable. A passenger of mass 65 kg65\,\text{kg} stands on the floor of the cage. The lift accelerates uniformly upward at 3.0 m/s23.0\,\text{m/s}^2. Take g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2. a. (a) Calculate the tension in the supporting cable. b. (b) Determine the reading shown by the weighing machine on which the passenger is standing.

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