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The Physics Of Superheroes

Paperback • 2010 • English • 2. edition

The Physics Of Superheroes

By James Kakalios

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About the book

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 for...Show more

Thermodynamics and heat
Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism
Superhero stories

Book details

ISBN

9780715639115

Publisher

Duckworth Books

Published year

2010

Language

English

Edition

2

Original title

The Physics Of Superheroes

Format

Paperback

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