The table shows the mass and acceleration of two elevators, each on a cable. Without performing any calculations, which cable will experience a greater tension as the elevators move? Explain your answer using force equations and Newton's laws.
ElevatorMass (kg) Acceleration ( $m / s ^2$ )
A800 kg $1.2 m / s ^2$
B900 kg $-0.9 m / s ^2$
Elevator | Mass (kg) | Acceleration ( $m / s ^2$ ) |
A | 800 kg | $1.2 m / s ^2$ |
B | 900 kg | $-0.9 m / s ^2$ |