$A$ chain of mass $M$ and length $L$ is hanging from the edge of a table such that one-third of its length is hanging off the edge. The work done to pull the hanging part onto the table is:

  • A
    $MgL$
  • B
    $\frac{MgL}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{MgL}{9}$
  • D
    $\frac{MgL}{18}$

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