Tension in the cables of an elevator-Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

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Question 1: What is the direction of tension in the cables of an elevator?

(a) Downwards
(b) Upwards
(c) Sideways
(d) Diagonal

Question 2: How does the tension in the cables change when the elevator is moving upwards at a constant speed?

(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Fluctuates

Question 3: What happens to the tension in the cables when the elevator is accelerating upwards?

(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Fluctuates

Question 4: What happens to the tension in the cables when the elevator is decelerating downwards?

(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Fluctuates

Question 5: What happens to the tension in the cables when the elevator is overloaded?

(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Fluctuates

Question 6: What happens to the tension in the cables when the elevator is at rest on a floor?

(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Fluctuates

Question 7: What is the effect of friction on the tension in the cables of an elevator?

(a) Increases tension
(b) Decreases tension
(c) Has no effect on tension
(d) Fluctuates tension

Question 8: What is the maximum allowable tension in the cables of an elevator?

(a) 10% of breaking strength
(b) 50% of breaking strength
(c) 100% of breaking strength
(d) There is no maximum allowable tension

Question 9: What is the effect of temperature on the tension in the cables of an elevator?

(a) Increases tension
(b) Decreases tension
(c) Has no effect on tension
(d) Fluctuates tension

Question 10: What is the effect of cable wear and tear on the tension in the cables of an elevator?

(a) Increases tension
(b) Decreases tension
(c) Has no effect on tension
(d) Fluctuates tension