A Chain Weighing 4 Lb/ft Hangs Vertically from a Winch

question 55

Short Answer

A chain weighing 4 lb/ft hangs vertically from a winch located 11 ft above the ground, and the free end of the chain is just touching the ground.Find the work done by the winch in pulling in the whole chain.

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