Question
Physics Question on laws of motion
The mass of a lift is 2000kg. When the tension in the supporting cable is 28000N, then its acceleration is
A
4ms−2 upwards
B
4ms−2 downwards
C
14ms−2 upwards
D
30ms−2 downwards
Answer
4ms−2 upwards
Explanation
Solution
ΣF=ma
⇒T−mg=ma
a=mT−mg=4m/s2