The Physics Of Superheroes Paperback / softback
by James Kakalios
Paperback / softback
Description
If superheroes stepped off the comic book page, could they actually work their wonders in a world constrained by the laws of physics?
How strong would Superman have to be to 'leap tall buildings in a single bound'?
Could Storm of the 'X-Men' possibly control the weather?
James Kakalios provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classical and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including: what Superman's strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration; what villains like Electro and Magneto tell us about electricity and magnetism; how Iceman's powers show the principles of thermal dynamics; what the Human Top can tell us about angular momentum; why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses... and more!
Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Duckworth Books
- Publication Date:21/10/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780715639115
Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Duckworth Books
- Publication Date:21/10/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780715639115