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The Physics Of Superheroes - Kakalios, James
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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; ...

The Physics Of Superheroes 2010, Duckworth

ISBN-13: 9780715639115


The Physics of Superheroes 2006, Avery Publishing Group, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9781592402427

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The Physics Of Superheroes 2006, Duckworth

ISBN-13: 9780715635490


The Physics of Superheroes 2005, Gotham Books, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9781592401468