An elevator has a rated capacity of 2,000 pound mass (907 kg). It can transport people at the rated capacity between the first and the fifth floors in 7 seconds with a vertical distance of 15 ft (4.6 m) between each floor. Estimate the power requirement for such an elevator.

What will be an ideal response?


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A. abutting B. transform C. convergent D. concurrent E. rift

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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