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Consider that we have a uniform rope of length `L` and unit linear density (ρ=1), with each end attached to two long frictionless rods that are fixed. The ends of the rope cannot fall off the rods. In the x−y plane, one rod is a ray from the origin O pointing in the direction of π/3, and the other rod is a ray from O going in the direction of −π/3 (here, a positive angle means clockwise from the x-axis, and a negative angle means counterclockwise). The ends of the rope are free to slide along the rods, and there is a uniform unit gravitational field in the x-direction ((g)→=1(i)^). If the equation of the rope in equilibrium is given by `x=(L)/(2√(3))f(y)`, find f(y). Note that `f(y)` is a function of the y-coordinate and may depend on L as well.

Think step by step and solve the problem below. At the end of your response, write your final answer on a new line starting with “FINAL ANSWER”. It should be an answer to the question such as providing a number, mathematical expression, formula, or entity name, without any extra commentary or providing multiple answer attempts.

Consider that we have a uniform rope of length `\( L \)` and unit linear density (\( \rho = 1 \)), with each end attached to two long frictionless rods that are fixed. The ends of the rope cannot fall off the rods. In the \(x-y\) plane, one rod is a ray from the origin \( \mathcal{O} \) pointing in the direction of \( \pi/3 \), and the other rod is a ray from \( \mathcal{O} \) going in the direction of \( -\pi/3 \) (here, a positive angle means clockwise from the \(x\)-axis, and a negative angle means counterclockwise). The ends of the rope are free to slide along the rods, and there is a uniform unit gravitational field in the x-direction (\( \overrightarrow{g} = 1 \hat{i} \)). If the equation of the rope in equilibrium is given by `\( x = \frac{L}{2\sqrt{3}}f(y)\)`, find \( f(y) \). Note that `\( f(y) \)` is a function of the y-coordinate and may depend on \( L \) as well.

Think step by step and solve the problem below. At the end of your response, write your final answer on a new line starting with “FINAL ANSWER”. It should be an answer to the question such as providing a number, mathematical expression, formula, or entity name, without any extra commentary or providing multiple answer attempts.