Question

john and alex play tug - of - war with a rope. if john wins the game, what would likely be the combination of forces applied?
o john applied a force of 50 n, and alex applied a force of 80 n.
o john applied a force of 100 n, and alex applied a force of 40 n.
o both john and alex applied a force of 100 n each.
o both john and alex applied a force of 50 n each.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the concept of force in tug - of - war

In tug - of - war, the player who applies a greater net force in their direction wins.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option 1: John's force ($50N$) < Alex's force ($80N$), Alex would win.
• Option 2: John's force ($100N$) > Alex's force ($40N$), John would win.
• Option 3: John's force ($100N$) = Alex's force ($100N$), it would be a draw.
• Option 4: John's force ($50N$) = Alex's force ($50N$), it would be a draw.

Answer:

John applied a force of 100 N, and Alex applied a force of 40 N.