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Question:

a w= 160N rock is hoisted upward with an acceleration of 1.40m/s^2 by a vertical chain negligible weight.?

a)What is the tension in the top link of the chain.b)What is the tension in the bottom link of the chain. c)What is the tension in the middle link of the chain.

Answer:

Tension should be 160N in the entire chain assuming it is inelastic and weightless.

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