Question

5: tom has two large dogs and a small dog. the dogs like to play tug - the - rope with each other. each of these three diagrams shows one way that the dogs play together with the rope. look at each arrow and the number that goes with it. they show the direction and amount of force each dog exerts on the rope. look at the middle diagram, where the large dog and the small dog tug on the rope. which statement correctly explains the amount and direction of the net force acting on the rope, and in which direction the rope will move? a. the net force is 8 n to the left, and the rope will move to the right. b. the net force is 8 n to the left, and the rope will move to the left. c. the net force is 32 n to the left, and the rope will move to the left. d. the net force is 32 n to the right, and the rope will move to the right.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify forces and directions

The large dog exerts a force of 20 N to the left and the small dog exerts a force of 12 N to the right.

Step2: Calculate net - force

Net force $F_{net}=20N - 12N=8N$ to the left (since the larger force is to the left).

Step3: Determine direction of rope movement

The rope will move in the direction of the net force, so it will move to the left.

Answer:

B. The net force is 8 N to the left, and the rope will move to the left.