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)

Responses

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

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

1 answer

The correct response is:

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

This is because the flag in the middle of the rope not moving indicates that the forces exerted by both kids are balanced and equal, allowing the rope to remain stationary.