A body of mass 2kg is suspended from the ceiling of a lift with a light inextensible string. lf the lift moves upwards with acceleration of 2ms-2, calculate the magnitude of the tension in the string (g = 1Oms-2)
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
T + ma = mg
T = mg - ma = 2 x 10 - 2 x 2 = 16N
T + ma = mg
T = mg - ma = 2 x 10 - 2 x 2 = 16N