Answer:
light reflects off the objects and enter our eyes
(a)
The formula is:
∑ F = Weight + T = mass * acceleration
as the elevator and lamp are moving downward, I choose downward forces to be
positive.
Weight is pulling down = +(9.8 * mass)
Tension is pulling up, so T = -63
Acceleration is upward = -1.7 m/s^2
(9.8 * mass) + -63 = mass * -1.7
Add +63 to both sides
Add (mass * 1.7) to both sides
(9.8 * mass) + (mass * 1.7) = 63
11.5 * mass = 63
mass = 63 / 11.5
Mass = 5.48 kg
(b)
Since the elevator and lamp are going upward, I choose upward forces to be
positive.
Weight is pulling down = -(9.8 * 5.48) = -53.70
Acceleration is upward, so acceleration = +1.7
-53.70 + T = 5.48 * 1.7
T = 53.70 + 9.316 = approx 63 N
The Tension is still the same - 63 N since the same mass, 5.48 kg, is being accelerated
upward at the same rate of 1.7 m/s^2
Answer:
Actually, gravity is the weakest of the four fundamental forces. Ordered from strongest to weakest, the forces are 1) the strong nuclear force, 2) the electromagnetic force, 3) the weak nuclear force, and 4) gravity.
The defense that Ethan should choose is going to depend heavily
on what his conclusion is.
