Concept explainers
To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 6STP
Option B:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the woman,
Reading of scale,
Formula used:
Newton’s second law:
Where,
Weight
Where, m is the mass and gis the acceleration due to gravity.
Calculation:
Net force on the elevator:
Since, Acceleration is positive, therefore elevator is moving up.
Conclusion:
Acceleration of the elevator:
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