Finding Centre of Mass of a Chain

[Grand]

Homework Statement

A chain hangs b'n two points in the vertical plane, find its centre of mass. I have no idea where to start.

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The Attempt at a Solution

 

[Abhishekdas]

If it is a uniform chain it should be its mid point...

 

[Grand]

Not if the endpoints are not on the same level.

 

[Abhishekdas]

if the endpoints are not at the same level then also its the mid point...Why not...?

 

[Grand]

Because the chain is hanging rather than stretched between the endpoints.

 

[Abhishekdas]

OK...i a not exactly getting it...can you post a diagram?