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The initial shape of chain is like an inverted "L" with end B just touching the floor . Height of table is "h" .
My problem is in identifying the net force on the chain in vertical direction .At any instant of time there are three parts of chain , first on table , second hanging part of length "h" and third is lying on the floor in an unordered fashion .
The normal force on the first part is balanced by the weight of that part .
I think the normal force on the third part is not equal to the weight of the chain lying on the floor . What will be the vertical force on the second and third parts ?
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