Let’s go step by step to answer each question based on the tug-of-war diagram.
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1. Would you describe the forces as PUSH or PULL?
In a tug-of-war, both teams are pulling on the rope — they’re not pushing it. So the force is
PULL.
✔ Answer:
PULL
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2. Would you describe the forces as working TOGETHER or OPPOSITE one another?
Team A is pulling to the left (1,200 Newtons), and Team B is pulling to the right (850 Newtons). They’re pulling in opposite directions — against each other.
✔ Answer:
OPPOSITE
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3. Are the forces equal?
Team A = 1,200 N
Team B = 850 N
1,200 ≠ 850 → Not equal.
✔ Answer:
No
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4. Based on the forces would expect the rope to NOT MOVE, MOVE TO THE LEFT, or MOVE TO THE RIGHT?
The team with the bigger pull wins. Team A pulls harder (1,200 > 850), so the rope will move toward Team A — which is to the
LEFT.
✔ Answer:
MOVE TO THE LEFT
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5. The resultant force can be described as:
Resultant force = difference between the two forces (since they’re in opposite directions)
→ 1,200 N – 850 N =
350 N to the left
So the correct choice is:
c) 350 Newtons
✔ Answer:
c) 350 Newtons
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6. Who wins this tug-of-war?
Since Team A pulled harder (1,200 N vs. 850 N), Team A wins.
✔ Answer:
b) Team A
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Final Answer:
1. PULL
2. OPPOSITE
3. No
4. MOVE TO THE LEFT
5. c) 350 Newtons
6. b) Team A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of force and motion worksheet middle school.
