3. An overloaded elevator has a total mass of 1457 kg. Despite of friction force upward with magnitude of 13,000 N and tension, the elevator is moving with constant speed of 13.72 m/s. At the bottom of the shaft is a cushioning spring which is then compressed for 3 m to stop the elevator. Find the force constant of the spring. Please answer correctly, comprehensively, and completely. Because based on experience, some expert answers were wrong. Thank you.

icon
Related questions
Question
100%
3. An overloaded elevator has a total mass of 1457 kg. Despite of friction force upward with magnitude of 13,000 N and tension, the elevator is moving with constant speed of 13.72 m/s. At the bottom of the shaft is a cushioning spring which is then compressed for 3 m to stop the elevator. Find the force constant of the spring. Please answer correctly, comprehensively, and completely. Because based on experience, some expert answers were wrong. Thank you.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer