An elevator moves downward at a speed of 1 ft/s. If the total weight is 4500 lbf, find the cushionforce needed to stop the elevator in 2 inches. Use the rolling friction of 0.02 of the verticalweight

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An elevator moves downward at a speed of 1 ft/s. If the total weight is 4500 lbf, find the cushionforce needed to stop the elevator in 2 inches. Use the rolling friction of 0.02 of the verticalweight

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