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The man picks up the 52-ft chain and holds it just high enough so it is completely off the...

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 attachment A and B that are 50 ft apart. If the chain has a weight of 3 lb/ft. and the man weighs 150 lb, determine the force he exerts on the ground. Also, how high h must he lift the chain? Hint: The slopes at A and B are zero.

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