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A chain of mass and length is suspended vertically with its lower end touching a scale. The chain is released and falls onto the scale. What is the reading of the scale when a length of the chain has fallen? Neglect the size of the individual links.

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A chain of mass and length is suspended vertically with its lower end touching a scale. The chain is released and falls onto the scale. What is the reading of the scale when a length of the chain has fallen? Neglect the size of the individual links.

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