A uniform chain of 6 m length is placed on a table such that a part of its length is hanging over the edge of the table. The system is at rest. The co-efficient of static friction between the chain and the surface of the table is 0.5, the maximum length of the chain hanging from the table is ___________ m.
Answer (integer)
2
Solution
<p>$(x)g\lambda = \mu (6 - x)\,g\lambda$ where x is length of hanging part</p>
<p>$\Rightarrow x = 3 - 0.5x$</p>
<p>$\Rightarrow x = 2$ m</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Work, Energy and Power · Topic: Work Done by a Force
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