Spidey Motion

Authors

  • Zane Thornley The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Nearchos Stylandis The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Olorunfunmi Adefioye-Giwa The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Film, Physics, Mechanics, Superhero, Spiderman

Abstract

In this paper we test the accuracy of the film makers by calculating the maximum velocity Spiderman is able to swing in a typical situation. We will also use the calculated speed of Spiderman to assess his effectiveness at reaching an urgent crime on the other side of New York City. Our calculations show that Spiderman typically travels up to 68.83 mph and he does so safely.

References

Columbia Pictures, Spider-Man, 2002

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Clapton,S Meredith,C & Boulderstone,D. (2011). A2_2 Spider Silk. Journal of Special Topics, 1.

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How to Cite

Thornley, Z., Stylandis, N., & Adefioye-Giwa, O. (2017). Spidey Motion. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/708

Issue

Vol. 2 (2013)

Section

Articles

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