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The elastic limit of an elevator cable is `2xx10^(9) N//m^(2)`. The maximum upward acceleration that an elevator of amss `2xx10^(3)kg` can have been supported by a cable would not exceed half of the elastic limit would be

A

`10m//s^(2)`

B

`50m//s^(2)`

C

`40m//s^(2)`

D

Not possible to move up

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The correct Answer is:
C
`m(g + a) = ("stress") A`
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