Question
Question: If the tension in the cable of 1000 kg elevator is 1000 kg weight, the elevator...
If the tension in the cable of 1000 kg elevator is 1000 kg weight, the elevator
A
Is accelerating upwards
B
Is accelerating downwards
C
May be at rest or accelerating
D
May be at rest or in uniform motion
Answer
May be at rest or in uniform motion
Explanation
Solution
Since T= mg, it implies that elevator may be at rest or in uniform motion.