A 1000-Kg Elevator Is Rising and Its Speed Is Increasing

question 34

Multiple Choice

A 1000-kg elevator is rising and its speed is increasing at 3 m/s². The tension in the elevator cable is:

• A) 6800 N
• B) 1000 N
• C) 3000 N
• D) 9800 N
• E) 12800 N

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Definitions:

Respiratory System

The respiratory system is the complex of organs and structures involved in breathing, including the lungs, airways, and muscles, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

ACE

An enzyme, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, involved in the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood pressure.

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment, critical for maintaining cellular respiration.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP) and release waste products, involving oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.