The Physics of Superheroes
- The Physics of Superheroes
Infobox Book
name = The Physics of Superheroes
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author = James Kakalios
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country = U.S.A
language = English
series =
subject = Physics and Superhero comics
genre = Non-fiction
publisher = Gotham Books
release_date = 2005
media_type = Print (Hardcover)
pages = 365
isbn = 1-592-40242-9
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followed_by =
"The Physics of Superheroes" is a popular science book by physics professor and long-time comic-book fan James Kakalios. First published in 2005, it explores the basic laws of physics. Kakalios' goal is not to show where the world of superheroes contradicts modern science - he grants each of the heroes one or more "miracle exceptions" from natural law; instead, he focuses on examples of comic book scenes that can be used to understand the diverse laws of physics from an unusual angle. How did Gwen Stacy die? Spider-Man obviously didn't know enough about the effects of sudden acceleration. Can Ant-Man literally punch his way out of a paper bag? It's a matter of physics - of levers and torque, to be precise. In this way, Kakalios covers diverse topics, from mechanics to the quantum world.
ee also
The Physics of Star Trek
External links
* [http://www.physicsofsuperheroes.com The physics of superheroes webpage]
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