if nothing is moving they are balanced forces. If it is moving then the forces are unbalanced.
Force applied
balanced
Tug of war is an example of static forces, that is until someone loses...
Tug of War
when net force is zero
mass
twisting a sponge
Tug of war is an example of static forces, that is until someone loses...
Tug of War
Tug of War
Tug of War
by applying more force
tension force , contact force, applied force
In the game of tug of war, both sides pull the rope. When the force is equal there is a state of equilibrium.
when net force is zero
It would be the same as if one tug of war team was pulling against a tree.
It's "Tug-of-war". You can also use "Tug o' war."
twisting a sponge
mass