Forces Tug-of-war

Is the large man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?

What symbol is used to indicate that the man is pulling on the cart?

In what direction is the symbol pointing to?

How much force is he exerting on the cart?

Press "Go!" Describe what is happening. Include details (speed, Sum of Forces, etc)

Is the small man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?

In what direction is the arrow pointing to?

How much force is he exerting on the cart?

Drag the second small red man to the right of the cart. What changed after you added the second man?

How much total force are they now both exerting on the cart?

Press "Go!" Describe what is happening include details (speed, net force, etc)

How many BLUE team members competed?

What was the total "Left Force"

How many RED team members competed?

What was the total "Right Force"?

What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)

Do you think these forces are balanced or unbalanced?

Which team won?

How many BLUE team members competed

What was the total "Left Force"?

How many RED team members competed?

What is the total "Right Force"

What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)

Do you think these forces were balanced or unbalanced?

What happened to the cart in the middle?