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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

`((L-x)/(L))Mg`

C

`((L)/(L-x))Mg`

D

`(x)/(L)Mg`

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B
(b) `T_(x)=`mass of rope of length `(L-x)xxg=(M)/(L)(L-x)g`
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