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The Physics of Superheroes
James Kakalios
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Description for The Physics of Superheroes
Paperback. Exploring everything from thermo-dynamics to sold state physics, and relating the physics in comic books to such real-world applications as microwave ovens and drivers' air bags, this book shows how comic books have often been ahead of science in explaining cutting-edge physics. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 328. 384 pages, Illustrations. Exploring everything from thermo-dynamics to sold state physics, and relating the physics in comic books to such real-world applications as microwave ovens and drivers' air bags, this book shows how comic books have often been ahead of science in explaining cutting-edge physics. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight: 324.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
331g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780715639115
SKU
V9780715639115
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Ref
99-50
About James Kakalios
James Kakalios is a professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. He received his Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Chicago, and has been reading comic books for much longer.
Reviews for The Physics of Superheroes
'Kaklios is a man who loves both physics and comics, and it really shines through' SFX, 4 stars