So here's how my tv stands. 4 pounds over the weight limit, so each tv leg has 2 pounds over the limit.
I may come back to update periodically how the stand is doing.
I suspect the stand will sag/bend eventually because time is another factor that I haven't considered.
Force × Time is more...
Thank you for the explanation. Yes, my tv will be like what's drawn in the second pic, about 20 lb each side (39 lb in total) but the total weight limit should be 35.
I wanted to put a 39-pound tv on this tv stand: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lack-tv-unit-black-brown-00566060/
The weight limit of top shelf is 35 pounds, but my tv weighs at 39 pounds.
Is there any way I can adjust the force distribution so the shelf can hold my tv? tv has 2 base legs about...