Mechanical Comprehension · Question 114

Question 114 of 200

Two workers pull on a rope in exactly opposite directions with 150 newtons each. What is the net force on the rope?

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Correct answer to question 114 (Mechanical Comprehension): 0 newtons

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Opposite forces of equal size cancel, so the net force is 150 - 150 = 0 newtons.

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