As shown below, a rock rests on a platform and is connected to a pickup by a cable. The pickup has a constant forward acceleration. The rock, B, weighs 1000 lb and the platform, A, weighs 200 Ib. Which of the following is a true statement? B O The cable tension is 200 lb. O The cable tension is 1200 lb. O The cable tension is more than 1200 lb. O The cable tension is less than 1200 lb.

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As shown below, a rock rests on a platform and is connected to a pickup by a cable. The pickup
has a constant forward acceleration. The rock, B, weighs 1000 lb and the platform, A, weighs 200
Ib. Which of the following is a true statement?
A
O The cable tension is 200 lb.
O The cable tension is 1200 lb.
O The cable tension is more than 1200 lb.
O The cable tension is less than 1200 lb.
Transcribed Image Text:As shown below, a rock rests on a platform and is connected to a pickup by a cable. The pickup has a constant forward acceleration. The rock, B, weighs 1000 lb and the platform, A, weighs 200 Ib. Which of the following is a true statement? A O The cable tension is 200 lb. O The cable tension is 1200 lb. O The cable tension is more than 1200 lb. O The cable tension is less than 1200 lb.
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