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A diamond with a mass of 45 g hangs motionless from a chain. what is the upward force of the chain on the diamond?

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The chain would support the weight of the diamond.

m = 45g = 45/1000 = 0.045 kg, g ≈ 9.8 m/s²

W = 0.045 * 9.8 ≈ 0.441 N

Upward force ≈ 0.441 N
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