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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.TZ1.6
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
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Question

An elevator (lift) and its load have a total mass of 750 kg and accelerate vertically downwards at 2.0 m s–2.

What is the tension in the elevator cable?


A.  1.5 kN
B.  6.0 kN
C.  7.5 kN
D.  9.0 kN

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.2 – Forces
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