Tug of War: Real Quick does anyone have any ideas?

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The discussion focuses on the physics of tug of war, emphasizing that a team with greater mass can generate more force and acceleration. However, the lighter team can enhance their chances of winning by increasing their frictional force, possibly through the use of studded cleats. Creative strategies, such as using projectiles to disrupt the opposing team's balance, are also suggested. Overall, the conversation highlights both the advantages of mass and potential tactics for lighter teams to level the playing field. Effective use of physics principles can influence the outcome of the game.
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1. Using principals of physics explain why the team with the largest mass is most likely 2 win. What can the team with less mass do to try and make up?

Any ideas?

So far i think that b/c the team has more mass it will produce more forece and therefore more acceleration, but i can't think of anything that will make the other team win??
 
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Also, the team with the largest mass will generally have a larger frictional force opposing their motion. Going along with the friction idea, the other team could use studded cleats or something else that would increase their coefficient of friction. You could think of some creative things to, like the other team shoots projectiles at a slight angle - or not if you wanted to be really dirty - and use momentum to their advantage.
 
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