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A tugboat is pulling a barge into a harbor. The barge is exerting a force of 3000 N against the tugboat.
Which force would most likely allow the tugboat to move the barge into the harbor?
4500 N in the opposite direction of the barge
3000 N in the opposite direction of the barge
3000 N in the same direction of the barge
4500 N in the same direction of the barge
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4500 N in the same direction of the barge.
Explanation: the barge resists with 3000 N opposing motion, so the tug must pull with more than 3000 N in the same direction to get a net forward force. 4500 N − 3000 N = 1500 N net forward, so the barge will move into the harbor.
Explanation: the barge resists with 3000 N opposing motion, so the tug must pull with more than 3000 N in the same direction to get a net forward force. 4500 N − 3000 N = 1500 N net forward, so the barge will move into the harbor.
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