Is Pokémon Evolution Dangerous?

Authors

  • Felix Steven Bamford University of Leicester

Keywords:

Computer game, Biology, Physics, Evolution, Energy/mass conservation, Pokemon

Abstract

This paper will look at the effect of Pokémon evolution using Einstein’s equation for mass-energy equivalence E = mc2. The energy required to create the mass gained by a Pokémon in evolution will be calculated and compared to some real world energy values for perspective. The specific examples amalysed in this paper are the evolution of Magikarp and the mega evolution of Rayquaza.

Author Biography

Felix Steven Bamford, University of Leicester

Natural Sciences, Undergraduate

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Published

03.04.2019

How to Cite

Bamford, F. S. (2019). Is Pokémon Evolution Dangerous?. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 8. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/3082

Issue

Vol. 8 (2019)

Section

Articles

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