2.7 The following may be considered a very simple one-dimensional model of rubber. A chain consists of

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2.7 The following may be considered a very simple one-dimensional model of rubber. A chain consists of n( 1) links each of length

a. The links all lie along the x-axis but they may double back on themselves. The ends of the chain are distance L apart and the system is isolated. Find the tension on the chain if both orientations of the links have the same energy. Show that for L na one obtains Hooke's law.

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