The cable supporting a 2123 kg elevator has a maximum strength of 25982 N. What maximum upward acceleration can it give the elevator without breaking?

Can someone give me step by step on how to solve this?

5 answers

F = m a
25982 - m g = ma

25982 = 2123 (a + 9.81)
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damon can u help me?
Hey Damon, i'm not sure if i calculated wrong, but was I supposed to do
(2123)(9.81a) = 20826.63a
then divide 25982a/20826.63?
Oh, nvm haha I'm an idiot. I got it THANKS A BUNCH!
care to help me out jin hwang?