Question

1

Bryan and Alyssa are playing tug-of-war against Daniel and Maria. Bryan and Alyssa are exerting a combined force of 10 N. Daniel and Maria are exerting 12 N of force.



Which of the following has resulted?
A.
a balanced force moving everyone in Daniel and Maria's direction
B.
a balanced force leaving everyone in the same place
C.
an unbalanced force moving everyone in Daniel and Maria's direction
D.
an unbalanced force moving everyone in Bryan and Alyssa's direction

Answer 1

The result is C: an unbalanced force moving everyone in Daniel and Maria's direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Daniel and Maria are exerting a combined force of 12 N, and Bryan and Alyssa are only exerting a combined force of 10 N, the greater force being exerted by Daniel and Maria will result in an unbalanced force moving everyone in their direction.