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A chain of mass M and length L is held vertical by fixing its upper end to a rigid support. The tension in the chain at a distance y from the rigid support is:

A

Mg

B

Mg(l-y)/L

C

MgL(L-y)

D

Mgy/4

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B

`therefore T=(M)/(l)(l-y)g`
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