Question

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

• A. zero
• B. $F$
• C. $Mg\frac{(L-x)}{L}$
• D. $Mg\frac{x}{L}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Mg\frac{(L-x)}{L}$

$\begin{array}{c}Accordingtoquestion:\\ Tension\left(T\right)=\frac{W}{L}(L-x)\\ T=\frac{mg(L-x)}{L}\\ sotheoptionisC.\end{array}$