Answer:
Participant 1 wins
Explanation:
Coefficient of static, μ = F/N, where F is the frictional force and N is the normal force.
The force exerted by each participant is the sum of the frictional force acting on each of them and the maximum force with which each participant pulls on the rope.
Frictional force, F = μ * N
Normal force, N = mass * acceleration due to gravity, g
For Participant 1; μ = 2.0, mass = 60 kg, g = 9.8 m/s²
Frictional force = 2.0 * 60 * 9.8 = 1176 N
Total force = (1176 + 1000) = 2176 N
For Participant 2; μ = 1.2, mass = 80 kg, g = 9.8 m/s²
Frictional force = 1.2 * 80 * 9.8 = 940.8N
Total force = (940.8 + 1200) N = 2140.8 N
From the values obtained above, Participant 1 exerts more force than Participant 2, therefore, Participant 1 wins
