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wikidrox
Apr25-04, 04:33 PM
Here is the question:

2 cords support a chandelier. The upper wire makes an angle of 45 degrees with the ceiling. The second cord is parallel to the ceiling. If the cords can sustain a force of 1000N without breaking, what is the maximum weight that can be supported?

I understand everything, but I don't know how to get the maximum weight. I feel I need more information.

Doc Al
Apr25-04, 08:00 PM
You have all the info needed.

If you understand everything, you should be able to find the tension in each wire as a function of the weight of the chandelier. Which tension is bigger? What weight will cause that tension to equal 1000N?