Question

motion of elevator?​

Answer 1

Answer:

An elevator of mass M is accelerated upwards by applying a force F. A mass m initially situated at a height

of 1m above the floor of the elevator is falling freely. It will hit the floor of the elevator after a time equal to

√(2M/F+mg)

√(2M/F-mg)

√2M/F

√2M/(F+Mg)

Discussion:

Acceleration of elevator ae= F/M ( in upward direction)

Acceleration due to gravity is in downward direction so acceleration of mass as= -g

Acceleration of mass with respect to elevator

= as-ae

=(F/M)+g

=(F+Mg)/M

We know,

s=ut+(1/2)at2

From the given problem, we have s=1m

so,

1=(F+Mg)t2/M

t=√2M/(F+Mg)