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Show how to approximate the required work done by a Riemann sum. Then express the work as an integral an evaluate it.

A 10-ft chain weighs 25 lb and hangs from a ceiling. Find the work done in lifting the lower end of the chain to the ceiling so that it is level with upper end.

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