Answer :
In the described tug of war, the seniors exert a force of 36.5 N to the right, and the juniors exert a force of 38.2 N to the left, resulting in a net force of 1.7 N to the left. The juniors are winning the tug of war by exerting a larger force.
When a tug of war occurs, two teams exert forces in opposite directions. In the scenario given, the seniors are pulling with a force of 36.5 N to the right, while the juniors are pulling with a force of 38.2 N to the left.
The net force can be determined by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force, since they are in opposite directions.
The net force is 38.2 N - 36.5 N = 1.7 N to the left. This indicates that the juniors are winning the tug of war, as they are exerting a greater force.
