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A body of weight \( W \) is suspended from the ceiling of a room through a chain of weight \( w \). The ceiling pulls the chain by a force.

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In problems related to forces and weight, always remember that the total force is the sum of all the forces acting on the object.
Updated On: Mar 6, 2025
  • \( w \)
  • \( {Wg} \)
  • \( \dfrac{w + W}{2g} \)
  • \( \dfrac{w - W}{2} \)
  • \( w + W \)
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Solution and Explanation

In the given problem, the force exerted by the ceiling on the chain is equal to the sum of the weights of the body and the chain, which is: \[ F = W + w \] Hence, the correct answer is (E).
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