An elevator is moving upward at constant speed

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

An elevator is moving upward at constant speed. During a 1.0 m1.0\,\text{m} upward displacement, consider two forces acting on it: tension in the supporting cable and the gravitational force (weight). For each force, state whether the work done is positive, negative, or zero, and give a brief reason.

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