Question: A 516N- physics student stands on a bathroom scale in an 877kg - (including the student) elevator that is supported by a cable. As the elevator starts moving, the scale reads 434 N.
Part A: Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the elevator.
Part B: Find the direction of the acceleration of the elevator. up or down
Part C: What is the acceleration if the scale reads 610 ?
Part D: If the scale reads zero, should the student worry? Explain.
Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces).
Part E: What is the tension in the cable in part A?
Part F: What is the tension in the cable in part D?