Superman and Batman Superman has a mass of 94 kg, and Batman has a mass of 117 kg (bigger utility belt and wings). Superman pushes Batman forward with a force of 1.85 x 10°N. During this scuffle, Superman experiences a force of friction of 46.1 N while Batman feels 57.3 N of friction.

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Superman and Batman are on a sheet of ice, preparing for battle.
Superman has a mass of 94 kg, and Batman has a mass of 117 kg
(bigger utility belt and wings). Superman pushes Batman forward
with a force of 1.85 x 10 N. During this scuffle, Superman
experiences a force of friction of 46.1 N while Batman feels 57.3 N
of friction.
a) Draw a free body diagram for Superman AND Batman.
Label all forces.
b) Calculate the upward force on Superman.
Calculate the acceleration of Batman.
c)
d) Will Superman accelerate? If so, how much does he
accelerate? If not, explain.
e) Who appears stronger? Justify your choice with evidence.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem Solving: Show all your work in solving the problem(s) below Superman and Batman are on a sheet of ice, preparing for battle. Superman has a mass of 94 kg, and Batman has a mass of 117 kg (bigger utility belt and wings). Superman pushes Batman forward with a force of 1.85 x 10 N. During this scuffle, Superman experiences a force of friction of 46.1 N while Batman feels 57.3 N of friction. a) Draw a free body diagram for Superman AND Batman. Label all forces. b) Calculate the upward force on Superman. Calculate the acceleration of Batman. c) d) Will Superman accelerate? If so, how much does he accelerate? If not, explain. e) Who appears stronger? Justify your choice with evidence.
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