Arnold Strongman and Suzie Small each pull very hard on opposite ends of a rope in a tug-of-war. The greater force on the rope is exerted by
A)Arnold, of course.
B)Suzie, surprisingly.
C)both the same, interestingly.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a tug-of-war, the rope will move in the direction of the greater force applied. If the rope is not moving, it means the forces applied are equal. Therefore, the forces applied by Arnold and Suzie are equal, making option C the correct choice.

Arnold Strongman and Suzie Small Each Pull Very Hard on Opposite