A uniform chain is being lifted straight upward with a constant upward acceleration
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A uniform chain is being lifted straight upward with a constant upward acceleration a. At a particular instant, compare the tension at the bottom end of the chain with the weight of the portion of chain below that point. Is the tension greater than, less than, or equal to that weight? Justify your answer briefly.