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It appears the definition of stretch, excludes the elongating effect, that chains experiance.
Stretch is the geometrical measure of deformation representing the relative displacement between particles in the material body. Whereas a chain undergoes 'displacement' of the numerous rigid bodies, it consists of.
This should clear everything up.
I apologise for my previous stupidity in this matter.