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"Science Fact or Cinematic Fiction"
Repeating grade from First Term Paper; skipping Second Term Paper.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Outline for the Second Term Paper
Introduction
Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction Forces:
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Include diagrams of this law in effect, such as jumping or two objects colliding
Clarify that forces do not "Cancel Out"
Body
"Iron Man" (film, 2008): Hard Landing
Iron Man is well known for landing at high speeds, hitting the ground and suddenly stopping (often causing damage to the surface which he lands on), then immediately rising to a standing pose in dramatic fashion. Such a landing would kill any human being, regardless of vehicle, armor, or physical fitness.
"Team Fortress 2" (videogame, 2008): Pyro's compression blast attack
In this game, the Pyro has an attack move with which it uses its flamethrower as an airburst weapon at the expense of a significant portion of its fuel reserve. This attack is used to send objects and opponents flying a short distance. However, the Pyro seems to experience no recoil.
"Megamind" (film, 2010): Titan rams into Megamind's robot suit
At about 1:01 into the film, Megamind is piloting a giant robot suit. Titan, a human with superhero powers and strength, rams himself into Megamind's robot suit, sending it flying from a state of rest. Given Titan's mass and acceleration in the scene, it is unlikely that he could move the mass of the robot as displayed.
Conclusion
Why It is OK to break Newton's Third Law:
For the sake of plot, gameplay or dramatic effect
Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction Forces:
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Include diagrams of this law in effect, such as jumping or two objects colliding
Clarify that forces do not "Cancel Out"
Body
"Iron Man" (film, 2008): Hard Landing
Iron Man is well known for landing at high speeds, hitting the ground and suddenly stopping (often causing damage to the surface which he lands on), then immediately rising to a standing pose in dramatic fashion. Such a landing would kill any human being, regardless of vehicle, armor, or physical fitness.
"Team Fortress 2" (videogame, 2008): Pyro's compression blast attack
In this game, the Pyro has an attack move with which it uses its flamethrower as an airburst weapon at the expense of a significant portion of its fuel reserve. This attack is used to send objects and opponents flying a short distance. However, the Pyro seems to experience no recoil.
"Megamind" (film, 2010): Titan rams into Megamind's robot suit
At about 1:01 into the film, Megamind is piloting a giant robot suit. Titan, a human with superhero powers and strength, rams himself into Megamind's robot suit, sending it flying from a state of rest. Given Titan's mass and acceleration in the scene, it is unlikely that he could move the mass of the robot as displayed.
Conclusion
Why It is OK to break Newton's Third Law:
For the sake of plot, gameplay or dramatic effect
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