Two blocks each of mass m = 3.54 kg are fastened to the top of an elevator as in the figure. T₁ m T₂ m (a) If the elevator has an upward acceleration a = 1.60 m/s², find the tensions T₁ and T₂ in the upper and lower strings. T₁ = N N T₂ = (b) If the strings can withstand a maximum tension of 95.0 N, what maximum acceleration can the elevator have before the upper string breaks? m/s²

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Two blocks each of mass m = 3.54 kg are fastened to the top of an elevator as in the figure.
T₁
=
m
T₂
m
↑=
(a) If the elevator has an upward acceleration a = 1.60 m/s², find the tensions T₁ and T₂ in the upper and lower strings.
T₁ =
N
N
T2
(b) If the strings can withstand a maximum tension of 95.0 N, what maximum acceleration can the elevator have before the upper string breaks?
m/s²
Transcribed Image Text:Two blocks each of mass m = 3.54 kg are fastened to the top of an elevator as in the figure. T₁ = m T₂ m ↑= (a) If the elevator has an upward acceleration a = 1.60 m/s², find the tensions T₁ and T₂ in the upper and lower strings. T₁ = N N T2 (b) If the strings can withstand a maximum tension of 95.0 N, what maximum acceleration can the elevator have before the upper string breaks? m/s²
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