25 children who weigh the same amount are playing a game of tug of war 5 children pull with 10 Newtons of force while 10 children 15 Newtons of force in the opposite direction how can one determine the net force of the Rope

the force are in opposite direction so the newtons can be divided
the force are in opposite direction so the newtons can be subtracted

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The net force of the rope can be determined by subtracting the force exerted by the 5 children pulling with 10 Newtons from the force exerted by the 10 children pulling with 15 Newtons.