Since the cargo is stationary in Condition A, the tension in the steel cable is equal to the weight of the cargo. We can calculate this using the formula:
Tension (Condition A) = Weight (cargo)
Now, since we have not been given the value of the weight of the cargo, we cannot calculate the tension in Condition A without further information.
In Condition B, the cargo is accelerating upward at a rate of 0.25 m/(s^2). In this case, the tension in the steel cable will be greater than the weight of the cargo.
To calculate the tension in Condition B, we can use the equation of motion:
Tension (Condition B) - Weight (cargo) = (mass of cargo) * (acceleration)
Since we have not been given the mass of the cargo, we cannot calculate the tension in Condition B without this information.
Given DIAGRAM 1.1 where FT means Tension and W means Weight, calculate the tension on the steel cable given the following conditions:
A. The cargo is stationary.
B. The cargo accelerates upward at a rate of 0.25 m/(s^2)
What is the tension in Condition A?
What is the tension in Condition B? calculate the tension in Condition B.
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