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An elevator moves downwards with an acceleration of -5m/s2. The elevator and everything in it has a mass of 1000kg. What is the force of gravity on the elevator? What is the net…

An elevator moves downwards with an acceleration of -5m/s2. The elevator and everything in it has a mass of 1000kg. What is the force of gravity on the elevator? What is the net…
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An elevator moves downwards with an acceleration of -5m/s2. The elevator and everything in it has a mass of 1000kg. What is the force of gravity on the elevator? What is the net force on the elevator? What is the force of tension holding up the elevator?

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Answer:

Fw = mg = 10,000 N

ΣF = ma = 5000 N

Ft + Fw = Σf ==> Ft = -5000 N

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