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
Claire is applying more force in one direction.
b
Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions.
c
Victoria is applying more force in one direction.
d
Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in the same direction.

b

Victoria and Claire are applying equal forces in opposite directions.