Homework Statement
A 36-kg round table is supported by three legs placed equal distances apart on the edge. What minimum mass, placed in the middle between two supports on the table's edge, will cause the table to overturn?
a) 12kg
b) 24kg
c) 36kg
d) 48kg
Homework Equations...
Can someone help me with this problem? I am stuck.
So far I have:net Force (x) = T1cos30 - T2cos(θ) = 0
net Force (y) = T1sin30 + T2sin(θ) - 120N - 400N = 0 From equation 1 ---> cosθ = (T1cos30)/T2I attached a picture of the problem.
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