Answer to Question #252956 in Classical Mechanics for Lea

Question

In a game of tug-of-war, the team that pushes the ground harder in a horizontal direction wins. Explain why. You may want to include a sketch

Answer 1

The team wins because it applies a greater force. According to Newton's second law, the motion can be caused by a non-zero net force. The net force is the difference between the winners' force and losers' force.