Question

two people pull on a rope in opposite directions, but the rope does not move. why not? select two correct answers. a the forces are unequal in strength. b the forces are equal in strength. c the forces are in the same direction. d the forces are opposite in direction. e the forces are working together.

Explanation:

When two - people pull on a rope in opposite directions and the rope does not move, it is in a state of equilibrium. According to Newton's first law, an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In this case, the forces are balanced. Balanced forces have equal magnitude and act in opposite directions.

Answer:

B. The forces are equal in strength.
D. The forces are opposite in direction.