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mybrohshi5
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Homework Statement
If the maximum tension either rope can sustain without breaking is 4000 N, determine the maximum value of the hanging weight that these ropes can safely support. You can ignore the weight of the ropes and the steel cable.
The Attempt at a Solution
I figured out that the rope with the 60 degree angle will have the greater tension therefore being able to hold a less amount of weight.
so i did 4000*sin(60)=W
W=3464 Newtons
so the rope that can hold the least amount of tension will be able to hold 3464 N.
i then doubled this to get 6928 N and that is the total weight both ropes can hold if the max tension of the weakest rope can support 4000 N.
Does this sound correct?
Thank you