Answer :
Final answer:
The net force on the rope is 29.9 N to the right, calculated by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force acting in the opposite direction, which corresponds to answer choice (a).
Explanation:
The tension in the section of rope between the two teams can be calculated using Newton's third law of motion. Since both forces are in opposite directions. The question involves understanding the net force exerted on an object when two forces are acting on it in opposite directions. To calculate the net force when an 8.62 kg workout rope is being pulled by 32.6 N to the left and 62.5 N to the right, one must subtract the smaller force from the larger one. The net force is therefore 62.5 N (right) - 32.6 N (left) = 29.9 N to the right, which corresponds to answer choice (a).
