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Consider the following FBDs.FBDsAn elevator is suspended by a cable and moves uniformly upward. Which of the above free body diagrams best represents the forces acting on the elevator?
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Consider the following FBDs.FBDsAn elevator is suspended by a cable and moves uniformly upward. Which of the above free body diagrams best represents the forces acting on the elevator?

Consider the following FBDs.FBDsAn elevator is suspended by a cable and moves uniformly-example-1
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The force of gravity F_g will act downwards.

Normal force F_N will act upwards equal to the force of gravity.

A force due to uniform acceleration F_a will act upwards to move the elevator upwards.

Thus, figure E is the correct answer.

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