PEARSON ETEXT ENGINEERING MECH & STATS
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Chapter 7, Problem 6RP
A chain is suspended between points at the same elevation and spaced a distance of 60 ft apart. If it has a weight per unit length of 0.5 lb/ft and the sag is 3 ft. determine the maximum tension in the chain.
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