Question: An elevator is being lifted at a constant speed by a light steel cable attached to an electric motor as shown below. Neglecting air resistance,

 An elevator is being lifted at a constant speed by a

An elevator is being lifted at a constant speed by a light steel cable attached to an electric motor as shown below. Neglecting air resistance, what is true about the force of tension on the cable? Motor Cable Elevator O Cannot be determined The force of tension is equal to the force of gravity (weight) O The force of tension is greater than the force of gravity (weight) O The force of tension is zero O The force of tension is less than the force of gravity (weight)

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