Calculating Potential Energy of a Chain

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Homework Statement



A (uniform) chain with a mass of 4.7 kg and a length of 2.0 m lies on a table with 0.7 m hanging over the edge. How much energy is required to get all of the chain back on the table?

Homework Equations



W= integral(sumF)dx

The Attempt at a Solution



NO idea where to start.
 
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How much work is required to pull the center of mass of the overhanging 0.7 m over the edge of the table?