Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 5 - Force and Motion-I - Problems - Page 119: 45a

Answer

$31.3kN$

Work Step by Step

Let $W$ be the weight (Given as $27.8kN$) So, $W=mg=m\times9.8m/s^{2}$ This means that mass = $27800N\div9.8=2836.7 kg$ Acceleration given= $1.22m/s^{2}$ So, total Tension in cable is: $W+ma= 27800N+(2836.7\times1.22)$ $W+ma=31.3kN$
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