The mass of a lift is 2000 kg. When the tension in the supporting

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The mass of a lift is 2000 kg. When the tension in the supporting cable is 28000 N, then its acceleration is:

1. 4 ms^–2 upwards
2. 4 ms^–2 downwards
3. 14 ms^–2 upwards
4. 30 ms^–2 downwards

Correct Option: A

Net force, F = T – mg
ma = T – mg
2000 a = 28000 – 20000 = 8000

a =	8000	= 4ms^-2
	2000