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Homework Statement
Determine the maximum mass of the lamp that the cord system can support so that no single cord develops a tension exceeding 350 N
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
F(x)=0; F(ED)cos30 - F(CD)= 0
F(y)=0; F(ED)sin30 - W
F(ED)= 2W
F(CD)= 1.73205W
F(X)=0; 1.73205W - F(AC)(3/5) - F(CD)cos45 = 0
F(y)=0; F(AC)(4/5) - F(BC)sin45 = 0
F(AC)= F(BC).88388
This is where I start getting confused. With all the substitutions.