Two people pull on opposite ends of a rope. Equilibrium can be modeled in this way, if _________.
a) one person stops pulling
b) one person pulls with a greater force in the opposite direction
c) both people stop pulling
d) both people pull with equal force in opposite directions
e) both people pull with equal force in the same direction
d) both people pull with equal force in opposite directions
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. When two people pull on opposite ends of a rope, equilibrium can be achieved when both people pull with equal force in opposite directions. This means that the forces applied by both individuals cancel each other out, resulting in a balanced system where the rope doesn't move.
The correct answer is d) both people pull with equal force in opposite directions.
Equilibrium is achieved when the net force acting on an object is zero. In this scenario, if both people pull on opposite ends of the rope with equal force, the forces on the rope are balanced. This means that the forces cancel each other out and no overall force is being applied to the rope. As a result, the rope remains in a state of equilibrium.