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)
A. The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.
B. The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
C. A kid applies more force in one direction.
D. One kid applies force and the other does not.
B. The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
Ans: B. The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
To determine the force being applied to the rope in this scenario, you need to consider the fact that the flag in the middle of the rope is not moving. This signifies that the net force acting on the flag is zero.
Now, let's analyze each option to see which one aligns with a net force of zero:
A. The kids apply equal forces in similar directions: If both kids apply equal forces in the same direction, the net force on the flag would not be zero since their forces would add up.
B. The kids apply equal force in opposing directions: In this case, if both kids pull with equal force in opposite directions, the net force on the flag would be zero. This is because the forces cancel each other out.
C. A kid applies more force in one direction: If one kid applies more force while the other applies less force, the net force would not be zero as the greater force would dominate.
D. One kid applies force and the other does not: If only one kid pulls and the other does not exert any force, the flag would move in the direction of the pulling force. Hence, the net force would be non-zero.
Thus, the correct answer is B. The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.