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A chain of mass m and length λ rests on a rough horizontal table so that on of its end hanging over the edge. The chain starts sliding off the table all by itself provided the overhanging part equals 
of the chain length. What will be the total work performed by the friction by the moment it slides completely off the table. (m = 0.8 kg, λ = 1.5 m.)
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