16. For the equilibrium situation shown. The strings are strong enough to with stand a maximum tension of 100 N. What is the largest value of W (in N) that they can support as shown?
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35N
Explanation:
35 N
The total force in x direction is given as,
∑F
x
=0
T
1
sin37
∘
=T
2
sin53
∘
100×
5
3
=T
2
×
5
4
T
2
=75N
The total force in y direction is given as,
∑F
y
=0
T
1
cos37
∘
=T
2
cos53
∘
+W
W=100×
5
4
−75×
5
3
W=35N
The largest value of W is 35N.
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