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PhysicsNLMFBD & EquilibriumMedium2 minQB
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Statement I: The tension in the cable of an elevator equals the total weight of the elevator and passengers whenever the elevator moves with constant velocity, whether up or down.

Statement II: The tension exceeds the total weight while the elevator accelerates upward from rest, and falls below it while the elevator slows to a stop at the top.

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

Constant velocity means zero acceleration and

.

Starting up needs

;

stopping while going up means downward acceleration and

.

Both statements are true.

Option A.

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