Question

In a tug-of-war between the teams $A$ and $B$, the rope breaks at a point which is nearer to $A$. Then

• A. $A$ has applied more force
• B. $B$ has applied more force
• C. $A$ and $B$ both have applied same force
• D. None has applied any force

Answer 1

The correct option is A $A$ has applied more force

Break point is near $F_A$ which state there is a net force in the A direction that case the net system moving.

Hence $F_A>F_B$

So Force applied by A is greater than that of B.