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Homework Statement
Determine the maximum weight of the flowerpot that can be supported without exceeding a cable tension of 50 lb in either cable AB or AC. Note that the 2 cables make an angle 60 and 53.1 respectively with the horizontal
Homework Equations
Fnet=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
Fxnet=TABcos60-TACcos53.1 =0
Fynet-TABsin60+TACsin53.1-W=0
I don't know how to figure out if 50lb is the tension in cable AB or in AC