Physics of Superheroes
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Jim Kakalios discusses his book, The Physics of Superheroes. Learn how he has incorporated examples of science found in comic books to teach physics concepts to his students. Jim demonstrates where comic creators get their science right and wrong. If Superman can leap tall buildings in a single bound, what was the gravity on his home planet Krypton like? Can the Flash run at the speed of light, or even faster? Come learn more about this innovative approach to undergraduate teaching! Sponsored by the Science and Engineering Library.

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