To find the total horizontal net force applied to the rope, we need to calculate the total pulling force for each team and then find the difference.
Team A's total pulling force:
- Darlene: 360 N
- Eric: 400 N
- Keshawn: 450 N
Total for Team A = 360 N + 400 N + 450 N = 1210 N
Team B's total pulling force:
- Anita: 350 N
- Frank: 390 N
- Molly: 490 N
Total for Team B = 350 N + 390 N + 490 N = 1230 N
Now, let's calculate the net force:
Net Force = Team A's total force - Team B's total force Net Force = 1210 N (to the right) - 1230 N (to the left)
Since Team B is greater, we have:
Net Force = 1210 N - 1230 N = -20 N
The negative sign indicates that the net force is directed towards Team B, which is to the left.
Therefore, the total horizontal net force applied to the rope is:
20 N to the left.