Question: The elevator E shown in the figure moves downward with a constant velocity of 4 m/s. Determine ( a ) the velocity of the cable

The elevator E shown in the figure moves downward with a constant velocity of 4 m/s. Determine (a) the velocity of the cable C, (b) the velocity of the counterweight W, (c) the relative velocity of the cable C with respect to the elevator, (d) the relative velocity of the counterweight W with respect to the elevator.

Fig. P11.47

W Ce M 

W Ce M

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