Elevator#

The figure shows an elevator hanging from a cable. This elevator is coming to a stop while ascending.

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Part 1#

Identify the system and draw a closed curve around it. (Save the image above, and upload your edited version.)

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Part 2#

Draw the free body diagram for the system modeled as a particle. Name and label all relevant contact and long-range forces on the system. In addition, show the net force acting on the system.

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Attribution#

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