To find the total horizontal net force applied to the rope, we need to calculate the total pulling force for both teams and then determine the difference between them.
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
Net Force Calculation: Since Team A pulls to the right and Team B pulls to the left, we can find the net force by subtracting Team A's total force from Team B's total force:
Net Force = Team B's Total Pulling Force - Team A's Total Pulling Force Net Force = 1230 N - 1210 N = 20 N
Because Team B's force is greater and is pulling in the opposite direction, the net force will be to the left.
Thus, the total horizontal net force applied to the rope is 20 N to the left.