Answer :
Final Answer:
The winning player exerts a force of 236 N on the ground to move forward (Option c).
Explanation:
To calculate the force exerted by the winning player, we apply Newton's second law, F = ma, where F is the force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. Given that the mass plus equipment of the player is 118 kg, we need to determine the acceleration. However, as acceleration is not directly provided, we'll make a reasonable assumption that the winning player is accelerating forward significantly.
Let's denote the acceleration as "a." Therefore, the force exerted by the player can be expressed as F = 118 kg * a.
As the player is winning, it's reasonable to assume a significant forward acceleration. Thus, we'll consider an acceleration value that aligns with this assumption.
Considering the options provided, the only plausible answer is 236 N (Option c), as the player's force exerted is twice their mass. This interpretation aligns with the dynamics of acceleration in this scenario, where the player, being the winner, likely exerts a substantial force to propel themselves forward, making the correct option c) 236 N.
