How do I calculate the tension in cord of a crane uplifting a burden (100Kg) at 8m/s^2?

Answer 1

Hi there,

We're going to use Newton's 2nd law:

Sum of Forces in the y direction: T - mg = ma

Solving for T, T = ma + mg

T = (100 kg)*(8 m/s^2) + (100 kg)*(10 m/s^2) = (100 kg)*(18 m/s^2) = 18,000 N