Physics of Superheroes

Name: Physics of Superheroes
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ISBN: 9781592402427

ISBN-10: 1592402429

ISBN-13: 9781592402427

Edition: N/A

Authors: James Kakalios

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The Physics of Superheroesapplies the reality of physics to the fantasy of comic books. James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroesand 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 Supermans strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration How Icemans and Storms powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics The physics behind the death of Spider-Mans girlfriend Gwen Stacy Why physics…

Book details

List price: $15.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 9/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 5.20" wide x 8.00" long x 0.95" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English