A 400-Kg Box Is Lifted Vertically Upward with Constant Velocity

question 117

Multiple Choice

A 400-kg box is lifted vertically upward with constant velocity by means of two cables pulling at 40.0° on either side of the vertical direction. What is the tension in each cable?

• A) 2560 N
• B) 231 N
• C) 400 N
• D) 800 N
• E) 3920 N

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