Question

the diagram shows a stationary cable car which is used to take passengers between different areas in the theme park

a) the weight of the car plus passengers is 18000N. calculate tension in the cable car for the diagram

Answer 1

tension in the cable:

$T=F_{friction}=\mu mg=18000\mu$ N

where $F_{friction}$ is friction force between car and surface,

$\mu$ is coefficient of friction