Welcome to the Tug of War Physics Lab!
Tug of war is a fun and exciting way to learn about forces in science. When two teams pull on a rope, they create forces in opposite directions. If both teams pull with equal force, the rope stays still—this is called a balanced force. If one team pulls harder, the rope moves—this is an unbalanced force!
In this interactive website, you will:
- See how balanced and unbalanced forces work in real life
- Understand the effects of push and pull
- Explore how teamwork and strength affect the outcome
- Try out a simulation and test your predictions!
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Tug of War Science