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?(1 point)

Question

Responses

One kid applies force and the other does not.
One kid applies force and the other does not.

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

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

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

In a tug-of-war, if the flag in the middle of the rope is not moving, it indicates that the forces exerted by both kids are balanced, meaning they are pulling with equal strength in opposite directions.