Compute what is the lamp mass

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A light lamp hangs vertically from a cord in a descending elevator that decelerates at 2.4 m/s².

(a) If the tension in the cord is 94 Newton, compute what is the lamp mass?

Answer in kg?

(b) Find the cord tension when the elevator ascends with an upward acceleration of 2.4m/s²?

Answer in N?

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