Two kids play a game of tug-of-war, but the flag in the middle of the rope is NOT moving. What force is being applied to the rope?(1 point)
Responses
A kid applies more force in one direction.
A kid applies more force in one direction.
The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
One kid applies force and the other does not.
One kid applies force and the other does not.
The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.
The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
The correct answer is: The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
Explanation: In a game of tug-of-war, when the flag in the middle of the rope is not moving, it means that the forces being applied by the two kids are equal and in opposite directions. This is because in order for the flag to remain stationary, the forces exerted by the two kids must cancel each other out. If one kid applied more force, the flag would move in that direction, and if one kid did not apply any force, the flag would move in the direction of the other kid's force.