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 the same direction.
b
Victoria is applying more force in one direction.
c
Claire is applying more force in one direction.
d
Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions.
d
Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions.
If the flag tied to the center of the rope is not moving, it means that the forces being applied by Victoria and Claire are balanced, and the rope is in a state of static equilibrium. Since tug-of-war involves pulling in opposite directions, the correct scenario is that both are exerting equal forces but in opposite directions, neutralizing each other's efforts and resulting in no movement of the flag.