Lumberjacking Minecraft Style

Authors

  • Jonathan Cogle The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Jacob Cox The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • James Pierce The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Computer game, Physics, Material properties, Minecraft

Abstract

This paper seeks to prove or disprove an element from the videogame Minecraft: is it possible to knock down a tree by punching it? The model used showed that the tensile strength of an oak tree was far too great for it to be plausible for this to happen. However, on further investigation it was found that the model was flawed and an improved model was needed before a definite conclusion could be made.

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How to Cite

Cogle, J., Cox, J., & Pierce, J. (2017). Lumberjacking Minecraft Style. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/710

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Vol. 2 (2013)

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