Question

A flexible chain of weight W hangs between two fixed points A and B which are at the same level. The inclination of the chain with the horizontal at the two points of support is $\theta$. What is the tension of the chain at the endpoint?

• A. $\frac{W}{2}cosec\theta$
• B. $\frac{W}{2}sec\theta$
• C. $Wcos\theta$
• D. $\frac{W}{3}sin\theta$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$\frac{W}{2}cosec\theta$