The Physics of Superheroes

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, General Physics, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture
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Author: James Kakalios ISBN: 9781101216736
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: September 29, 2005
Imprint: Avery Language: English
Author: James Kakalios
ISBN: 9781101216736
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: September 29, 2005
Imprint: Avery
Language: English

James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes — and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including:

  • What Superman’s strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration
  • How Iceman’s and Storm’s powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics
  • The physics behind the death of Spider-Man’s girlfriend Gwen Stacy
  • Why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses!
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James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes — and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including:

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