Problem: Let S12 represent the system consisting of links 1 and 2 of the chain in problem 2 (i.e., treat links 1 and 2 as a single object).a. In the space at right, draw and label a free-body diagram for system S12. b. Compare the forces that appear on your free-body diagram for system S12 to those that appear on your diagrams for links 1 and 2 in problem 2.i. For each of the forces that appear on your diagram for system S12, list the corresponding force (or forces) on your diagrams for links 1 and 2ii. Are there any forces on your diagrams for links 1 and 2 that you did not list? If so, what characteristics do these forces have in common that none of the others share?c. Let C represent the system consisting of the whole chain. Draw and label a free-body diagram for C. Make sure that your diagram is consistent with the reasoning you used in part b.
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In this problem, we'll identify the forces acting on an object and the relationship between the forces.
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We'll use "u" for upward forces and "d" for downward forces for the forces between links
The forces on the system are:
-The rope pulls the system upward (T)
-Link three exerts a downward force on the system (F3d)
Problem Details
Let S12 represent the system consisting of links 1 and 2 of the chain in problem 2 (i.e., treat links 1 and 2 as a single object).
a. In the space at right, draw and label a free-body diagram for system S12. 
b. Compare the forces that appear on your free-body diagram for system S12 to those that appear on your diagrams for links 1 and 2 in problem 2.
i. For each of the forces that appear on your diagram for system S12, list the corresponding force (or forces) on your diagrams for links 1 and 2
ii. Are there any forces on your diagrams for links 1 and 2 that you did not list? If so, what characteristics do these forces have in common that none of the others share?
c. Let C represent the system consisting of the whole chain. Draw and label a free-body diagram for C. Make sure that your diagram is consistent with the reasoning you used in part b.
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