v = 2.0 m/s
m = 15,000kg
g = 1.6 N/kg
A) F = ma / F = mg
F = (15,000kg)(1.6 N/kg) = 24,000N
So the upward force of 24,000 balances out the downward force of 24,000. There is no net force and therefore, no acceleration. This allows for a constant velocity.
B) F = ma
Net force: 24,000 - 25,000 = -1,000
-1,000 = (15,000kg)a
a = -.067

t = 18.0s


So the final velocity is 1.67 m/s