Question: The man picks up the 52-ft chain and holds it just high enough so it is completely off the ground. The chain has points of

The man picks up the 52-ft chain and holds it just high enough so it is completely off the ground. The chain has points of the attachment A and B that are 50 ft apart. If the chain has a weight of 3 lb/ft, and the man weight 150 lb, determine the force he exerts on the ground. Also, how high h must he lift thechain?

-25 ft 25 ft

-25 ft 25 ft

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