An Object of Mass M Is Hanging by a String

question 77

Multiple Choice

An object of mass m is hanging by a string from the roof of an elevator. The elevator is moving up at a constant speed. What is the tension in the string?

• A) greater than mg
• B) less than mg
• C) equal to mg
• D) depends on the speed of the elevator

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