Replace the rope of Prob. 4/91 by an open-link chain with the same mass per unit

Replace the rope of Prob. 4/91 by an open-link chain with the same mass ρ per unit length. The free end is given a constant upward velocity v. Write expressions for P, the tension T₁ at the bottom of the moving part, and the force R supporting the fixed end in terms of x. Also fi nd the energy loss Q in terms of x.

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L x/2 Problem 4/91