A tug is capable of building a ship with a force of 100 KN.if two such tugs are pulling on one ship,they can produce any force ranging from a minimum of 0 KN to a maximum of 200 KN.give a detailed explanation of how this is possible. Use diagram to support your result?

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if they pull in opposite directions with 180º between the forces
the net force is zero

if they pull in the same direction
with 0º between the forces
the net force is 200KN

angles in between produce net forces in between