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Suppose you have two chains available to suspend an object in the air. Let’s also say that you can arrange the suspension however you like. Which arrangement would cause the least amount of tension on the chain or chains?

A. Image 3

B. Image 4

C. Image 2

D. Image 1

Suppose you have two chains available to suspend an object in the air. Let’s also-example-1

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your answer is going to be image 1 that one looks the most decent

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Answer:

Image 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Both chains hold 1/2 of the weight of the block. (its the most "decent" answer)

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