Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 10
9702Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion
A lift (elevator) consists of a passenger car supported by a cable that runs over a light, frictionless pulley to a counterbalance. The counterbalance falls as the passenger car rises. Some masses are shown in the table. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the car when carrying just one passenger and when the pulley is free to rotate?
- A0.032 m s–2
- B0.32 m s–2
- C0.61 m s–2
- D0.65 m s–2
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Correct answer: B. 0.32 m s–2
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