Equilibrium of Particle: Finding Maximum Crate Weight with Two 100N Cords

[Smileyxx]

Hie guys,
Two cords can each support a maximum load of 100 N,we need to find the maximum weight of crate that can be hoisted at contant velocity. My question is which cord am i suppose to consider as 100N?

 

[tiny-tim]

Two cords can each support a maximum load of 100 N … which cord am i suppose to consider as 100N?

both

 

[Smileyxx]

No we cant. Gotta choose one of the two cords because one of the two cords should reach the maximum force 1st.

 

[tiny-tim]

… one of the two cords should reach the maximum force 1st.

not true