A crate with a mass of (111.5) kg is lifted by a crane. If the crate is accelerating upward at (2.7) m/s2, what is the tension in the cable? Give your answer in newtons (N) and with 3 significant figures.

Answer 1

the net force is ...
f = m a ... f = 111.5 * 2.7

net force is tension minus gravity

t = 111.5 (9.8 + 2.7)