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AP Physics C: Mechanics
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Elevator cab ascending at constant speed.
Elevator cab ascending at constant speed.
An elevator cab of mass \(1000\text{ kg}\) is lifted vertically at a constant speed of \(2.0\text{ m/s}\) by a cable connected to an overhead motor. As the cab ascends, a constant retarding frictional force of \(4000\text{ N}\) opposes its motion. What is the instantaneous power delivered by the motor to the cab?

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