Interactive physics
Adding Forces in the Same and Opposite Directions
Add pullers, change their force values, and compare the total pull on each side.
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Current resultant: 5 N Left
The two ropes are on the same straight horizontal line.
Rope forces acting on a central object
A central treasure cart is pulled horizontally by people on the left and right. Rope length changes with force size. Force values are shown above each person.
Pull the treasure cart
Left team: 10 N
Right team: 5 N
Crystal cargo cart