Question

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1. these students are playing tug of war during field day. explain if it is a balanced or unbalanced force and how you know.

1. what is the net force and in which direction would the force be moving if needed?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine balanced or unbalanced force

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction. Unbalanced forces are not equal. Here, \(400N
eq300N\).

Step2: Calculate net force

Net force \(F = F_1 - F_2\) (assuming \(F_1\) is the larger force). Let \(F_1=400N\) (left - directed) and \(F_2 = 300N\) (right - directed). Then \(F=400N-300N = 100N\)

Answer:

1. It is an unbalanced force. Because the forces (\(400N\) and \(300N\)) are not equal in magnitude.
2. The net force is \(100N\) and it is moving in the direction of the \(400N\) force (left - directed).