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10. [-/5 Points] DETAILS SERCP11 4.7.P.056. MY NOTES ASK YOUR TEACHER Two blocks each of mass m are fastened to the top of an elevator as in the figure. The elevator has an upward acceleration a. The strings have negligible mass. (a) Find the tensions 7, and T, in the upper and lower strings in terms of m, a, and g.
(a) Find the tensions T₁ and T₂ in the upper and lower strings in terms of m, a, and g. 7₂" (b) Compare the two tensions and determine which string would break first if a is made sufficiently large. OT, will break first. OT₂ will break first. (c) What are the tensions if the cable supporting the elevator breaks? T₂- Need Help? Read It -