Show how to approximate the required work by a Riemannsum. Then express the work as an integral and evaluate it. A 10-ft chain weighs 25 lb and hangs from a ceiling. Findthe work done in lifting the lower end of the chain to theceiling so that it’s level with the upper end.

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Show how to approximate the required work by a Riemann
sum. Then express the work as an integral and evaluate it.

A 10-ft chain weighs 25 lb and hangs from a ceiling. Find
the work done in lifting the lower end of the chain to the
ceiling so that it’s level with the upper end.

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