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A stranded steel cable with known cross section and modulus of elasticity supports a 5-ton elevator. As the elevator is descending at a constant velocity, an accident causes the top of the cable, 70 ft above the elevator, to suddenly stop.

Required:
Estimate the maximum elongation and maximumtensile stress developed in the cable.

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I don't know sorry thanks for asking

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