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Bob and Tim pull on opposite ends of a rope in a game of tug of war. Tim starts

ID: 3160730 • Letter: B

Question

Bob and Tim pull on opposite ends of a rope in a game of tug of war. Tim starts to slide toward Bob. (assume they are on the same surface) Which statements below are true.

1. Tim weighs less than Bob

2. Tim pulls harder than Bob

4. Bob pulls harder than Tim

5. The force of friction is the same on Tim and Bob

6. The force of friction is greater on Bob

1. Tim weighs less than Bob

2. Tim pulls harder than Bob

3. Tim and Bob pull with the same force.

4. Bob pulls harder than Tim

5. The force of friction is the same on Tim and Bob

6. The force of friction is greater on Bob

Explanation / Answer

True statements are as below,

1. As Tom starts to slide

3. As both are pulling on the same rope

6. As Bob yet not started to be pulled towards Tom