Question

Given DIAGRAM 1.1 where FT means Tension and W means Weight, calculate the tension on the steel cable given the following conditions:

A. The cargo is stationary.
B. The cargo accelerates upward at a rate of 0.25 m/(s^2)
DIAGRAM 1.1

Answer 1

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Without DIAGRAM 1.1, it is not possible to accurately calculate the tension on the steel cable. To calculate the tension, we need to know the weight of the cargo and the angle at which the cable is pulling. Can you please provide the necessary information?