Chapter 4, Problem 70GP

( a )

To determine

The scale reading (in N and in kg) when the elevator is at rest.

( b )

To determine

The scale reading (in N and in kg) when the elevator is climbing at a constant speed of 3.0 m/s.

( c )

To determine

The scale reading (in N and in kg) when the elevator is descending at 3.0 m/s.

( d )

To determine

The scale reading (in N and in kg) when the elevator is accelerating upward at $\text{3}{\text{.0 m/s}}^{\text{2}}$ .

( e )

To determine

The scale read (in N and in kg) when the elevator is accelerating downward at $\text{3}{\text{.0 m/s}}^{\text{2}}$ .