Question

Two kids play a game of tug-of-war, but the flag in the middle of the rope is NOT moving. What force is being applied to the rope?

options:

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.
The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.

A kid applies more force in one direction.
A kid applies more force in one direction.

One kid applies force and the other does not.

Answer 1

A plane is flying at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Then a tailwind (moving in the same direction as the plane) of 5 kilometers per hour acts on the plane. How is the plane’s net force calculated?

options:

Divide the larger force by the smaller force
Divide the larger force by the smaller force

Subtract the smaller force from the greater one
Subtract the smaller force from the greater one

Multiply the two forces
Multiply the two forces

Add the two forces together

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

**The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.**

In a tug-of-war with the flag in the middle of the rope not moving, it means the forces applied by both kids are balanced and equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.

Answer 3

The correct answer is:

**Add the two forces together.**

To find the plane's speed with the tailwind, you would add the speed of the plane (70 km/h) and the speed of the tailwind (5 km/h). The net effect on the plane's speed due to the tailwind is an increase, leading to a total speed of 75 kilometers per hour.