A 516N- physics student stands on a bathroom scale in an 877kg - (including the

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A 516N- physics student stands on a bathroom scale in an 877kg - (including the student) elevator that is supported by a cable. As the elevator starts moving, the scale reads 434 N.

Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator.

Part B

Find the direction of the acceleration of the elevator.
up or down

Part C

What is the acceleration if the scale reads 610 ?

Part D

If the scale reads zero, should the student worry? Explain.


Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces).

part E

What is the tension in the cable in part A?

Part F

What is the tension in the cable in part D?

Explanation / Answer

I misread the question that would be the tension of the second situation. The answer is zero because it is in free fall.

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