Let's solve this
"Tug of War" worksheet step by step, based on the concept of
balanced and unbalanced forces.
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🔹 Key Concept:
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Balanced force: Equal force on both sides → no movement (teams are even).
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Unbalanced force: More force on one side → that side wins.
- In tug of war, the team with
more people or
stronger pulling power is more likely to win.
We are asked to
check the side that would most likely win in each scenario.
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✔ Problem 1:
- Left side:
1 child
- Right side:
2 children
➡️ The right side has
more people, so they likely have
more combined force.
✔ Answer: Check the box on the
right side.
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✔ Problem 2:
- Left side:
3 children
- Right side:
2 children
➡️ Left side has more kids → likely stronger pull.
✔ Answer: Check the box on the
left side.
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✔ Problem 3:
- Left side:
4 children
- Right side:
3 children
➡️ Left side has more people → greater force.
✔ Answer: Check the box on the
left side.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Right side ✔
2.
Left side ✔
3.
Left side ✔
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- The number of children on each side indicates the amount of force.
- More children = more total force = higher chance of winning.
- We assume all children pull equally hard, so numbers matter most.
So, just count the kids on each side and pick the side with more!
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✔ Completed Worksheet Answers:
1. ☐ [ ]
Right ✔
2. ☐ [ ]
Left ✔
3. ☐ [ ]
Left ✔
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of force and motion worksheet 3rd grade.
