A chain is placed on a rough table, partially hanging, as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the chain and the table is 
= 0.4. If the maximum possible length of the hanging part is x and the length of the chain is L, then what is the value of 
?
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(3.5)
If x = length suspended
(mass of hanging part)
(mass of the part kept on the table)
Then for balance,
1.4x = 0.4L
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