Question

A lift of mass 1000 kg is moving with an acceleration of 1 $m/s^{2}$ in upward direction. Tension developed in the string, which is connected to the lift, is

• A. 9,800 N
• B. 10,000 N
• C. 10,800 N
• D. 11,000 N

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

10,800 N

Answer 2

$T = m(g + a) = 1000(9.8 + 1) = 10800N$