Victoria and Claire are playing a game of tug-of-war, but the flag tied to the center of the rope is NOT moving. What is happening to the rope in this game? a Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions. b Claire is applying more force in one direction. c Victoria is applying more force in one direction. d Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in the same direction.

The correct answer is option a) Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions.