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Two persons pull each other through a massless rope in `tug of war` game. Who will win?

A

one whose weight is more

B

one who pulls the rope with greater force

C

one who applies more friction force on ground

D

one who applies more normal force on ground

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The correct Answer is:
C
The person applying more frictional force on ground will win.
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