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A flexible chain of weight W hangs between two fixed points A and B at the same level. The inclination of the chain with the horizontal at the two points of support is `theta`. Calculated the tension of the chain at end points and also at the lower most point .
[Hints : Consider equilibrium of each half of the chain. ]

A

`( W)/( 2) . cosec theta`

B

`(W)/( 2) . tan theta `

C

`( W )/( 2) . cot theta`

D

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