Basic physics- chain strength question.

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A chain will break at the point of greatest tension, which is influenced by its orientation and use. In a hypothetical scenario where all links are equal in strength and characteristics, the breakage would occur randomly due to stochastic factors, such as thermal fluctuations. The specific link that fails would depend on these random variations rather than inherent weaknesses. For a hanging chain, the breakage would typically occur at the top link due to the highest tension. Ultimately, the chain's failure point is determined by external forces acting upon it.
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A chain always breaks ath the weakest link. Right?

Hypothetical:
Where would a chain break if all the links were of equal strength, shape, shape, size... equal in every way. Ignore all tolerance rules, this is hypothetical!

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It would most likely break in a stochastic fashion- a thermal fluctuation in some property would lead to local weakening, causing that link to break. Which link broke would be random.
 
It depends on the orientation and use of the chain.
A chain would break where the tension is greatest.
For instance, a hanging chain would break at the top.
 

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