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An elevator weighing $6000 \mathrm{~kg}$ is pulled upward by a cable with an acceleration of $5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$. Taking $g$ to be $10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$, then the tension in the cable is
PhysicsLaws of MotionJEE Main
Options:
  • A $6000 \mathrm{~N}$
  • B $9000 \mathrm{~N}$
  • C $60000 \mathrm{~N}$
  • D $90000 \mathrm{~N}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $90000 \mathrm{~N}$
$T=m(g+a)=6000(10+5)=90000 \mathrm{~N}$

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