2 5' 20' SITUATION 01 A 20-lb lighting fixture shown in Fig. ESS4-TE-001 is suspended from the ceiling of an outside portico. Four chains, two of which are shown, prevent excessive motion of the fixture during windy conditions. * If the chains weigh 25 pounds per foot of length, determine the length (ft) of the chain BC.

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A 20-lb lighting fixture shown in Fig. ESS4-TE-001 is suspended from the ceiling of an outside
portico. Four chains, two of which are shown, prevent excessive motion of the fixture during
windy conditions. *
If the chains weigh 25 pounds per foot of length, determine the length (ft) of the chain BC.
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Transcribed Image Text:2 B 20' SITUATION 01 A 20-lb lighting fixture shown in Fig. ESS4-TE-001 is suspended from the ceiling of an outside portico. Four chains, two of which are shown, prevent excessive motion of the fixture during windy conditions. * If the chains weigh 25 pounds per foot of length, determine the length (ft) of the chain BC. in
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