If the maximum force in each rod cannot exceed 1500 N determ

If the maximum force in each rod cannot exceed 1500 N, determine the greatest mass of the crate that can be supported.

Solution

On a straight rod carrying mass at its end will be loaded with weight mg, where m = mass, g= gravity

so, mg = 1500 (max allowable force)

so m = 1500/g

g = 10N/kg

so, m = 1500/10 = 15kg