Mr. Hammer's Epic Battle with Two Ninjas

[Chasezap]

Homework Statement

Mr. Hammer would rather be a lover than a fighter, but ninjas often make that impossible for him. In one epic battle, Mr. Hammer fought two ninjas while balancing atop a canoe. He finished one of them off with a forearm shiver that sent the first ninja flying with an initial upward velocity of 2.34 m/s. He finished the other with an atomic elbow drop that sent the second ninja falling with an initial downward velocity of 3.11 m/s. Compare the accelerations of the two ninjas while they are in the air.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

No idea how to do this...

 

[ehild]

Try to think. What force acts on the ninjas when they are in the air?

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[Chasezap]

Would they both just have an acceleration of -9.8 because of gravity?

 

[ehild]

Yes.

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[HalfLostAndSearching]

I would first start by breaking down the problem into smaller, more manageable parts. The first step would be to identify the relevant equations and variables involved, such as acceleration, velocity, and initial position.

Next, I would use the equations of motion to calculate the acceleration of each ninja while they are in the air. This would involve using the initial velocity and position of each ninja, as well as the acceleration due to gravity.

Once the accelerations have been calculated, I would compare them to see which ninja experienced a higher acceleration. This could provide insight into the effectiveness of Mr. Hammer's attacks and the impact they had on each ninja.

Furthermore, I would also consider factors such as the mass and size of each ninja, as well as the force and direction of the attacks, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the battle.

Overall, this epic battle between Mr. Hammer and the two ninjas would provide an interesting case study for studying the physics of motion and force.