Question

An object is hanging by a string from the ceiling of an elevator. the elevator is moving upward with a constant speed. what is the magnitude of the tension in the string? an object is hanging by a string from the ceiling of an elevator. the elevator is moving upward with a constant speed. what is the magnitude of the tension in the string?

Answer 1

Since the elevator is moving with a constant speed and not accelerating, the tension in the string is simply the normal, routine, everyday boring weight of the object.  Since the elevator is moving with a constant speed and not accelerating, the tension in the string is simply the normal, routine, everyday boring weight of the object.  

Answer 2

Answer:

As elevator has no acceleration as it is moving upward with constant speed as states in the problems.Using equilibrium equation

∑Fy=0

T-W=0

T=W of object in the elevator.