Answer:
The gravitational force on the elevator = 4500N
Explanation:
The given parameters are;
The force applied by the elevator, F = 4500 N
The acceleration of the elevator = Not accelerating
From Newton's third law of motion, the action of the cable force is equal to the reaction of the gravitational force on the elevator which is the weight, W and motion of the elevator as follows;
F = W + Mass of elevator × Acceleration of elevator
∴ F = W + Mass of elevator × 0 = W
F = 4500 N = W
The net force on the elevator is F - W = 0
The gravitational force on the elevator = W = 4500N.
First, let's express the movement of Car A and B in terms of their position over time (relative to car B)
For car A: y=20x-200 Car A moves 20 meters every second x, and starts 200 meters behind car B
For Car B: y= 15x Car B moves 15 meters every second and starts at our basis point
Set the two equations equal to one another to find the time x at which they meet:
20x - 200 = 15x
200 = 5x
x= 40
At time x=40 seconds, the cars meet. How far will Car A have traveled at this time?
Car A moves 20 meters every second:
20 x 40 = 800 meters
