A.) The tension in the cable LESS the weight of the elevator and people inside.
B.) The tension in the cable is EQUAL than the weight of the elevator and people inside.
C.) The tension in the cable is GREATER than the weight of the elevator and people inside.
D.) The normal force on a person standing in the elevator is EQUAL to the person's weight.
E.) The normal force on a person standing in the elevator is GREATER than the person's weight
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B.) The tension in the cable is EQUAL than the weight of the elevator and people inside.
C.) The tension in the cable is GREATER than the weight of the elevator and people inside.
D.) The normal force on a person standing in the elevator is EQUAL to the person's weight.
E.) The normal force on a person standing in the elevator is GREATER than the person's weight
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A) In fact the tension T = (M + m)(g - A); where A is the decreasing speed over time, deceleration, and g is g. M is the elevator's mass and m is the combined mass of the people on board. W = (M + m)g is the weight of the elevator and people.