An elevator weighing 500 kg is to be lif...

An elevator weighing 500 kg is to be lifted up at a constant velocity of 0.4 m/s what should be the minimum horse power of the motor used ?

3.72 HP

2.60 HP

3.12 HP

2 HP

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