A mass of 50 kg is moved vertically upwards by a rope. find the tension in the rope when:

Question

(a) the mass moves with constant velocity of 3ms-1
(b) the mass accelerates up wards at 5ms-2
(c) the mass accelerates downwards at 5 ms-2

I couldn't manage this question in no way. please help

Answer 1

a ) m g

b ) m(g+5)

c ) m(g-5)

on earth g is about 9.81 m/s^2