Question: The elevator E has a weight of 6600 lbs when fully loaded and is connected as shown to a counterweight W of weight of 2200

The elevator E has a weight of 6600 lbs when fully loaded and is connected as shown to a counterweight W of weight of 2200 lb.

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Determine the power in hp delivered by the motor
(a) When the elevator is moving down at a constant speed of 1 ft/s,
(b) When it has an upward velocity of 1 ft/s and a deceleration of 0.18ft/s2.

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