An elevator accelerates upward at 4 m/s^2. The cable can safely handle a tension up to 5000 N. Suppose the elevator itself weighs 1000 N. How many 75 kg. People can the elevator safely carry upward like this? a) 3 people b) 4 people c) 5 people d) 2 people e) 6 people

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An elevator accelerates upward at 4 m/s^2. The cable can safely handle a tension up to 5000 N. Suppose the elevator itself weighs 1000 N. How many 75 kg. People can the elevator safely carry upward like this?

a) 3 people

b) 4 people

c) 5 people

d) 2 people

e) 6 people

 

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