The Viability of Throwing Giant Tortoises onto Mines

Authors

  • Yannic Chen The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • David McDonagh The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Computer game, Physics, Mechanics, Mario

Abstract

Due to Mario’s comparatively small stature in relation to Bowser, the hero of The Mushroom Kingdom must come up with novel ways to defeat his powerful nemesis to restore order to the land. One particular method in Super Mario 64 involves throwing Bowser onto explosive mines via grabbing his tail and spinning to generate angular momentum. The viability of this technique is investigated and found to be well beyond the limits achieved by Olympic athletes.

References

Mitjitsu, 2007, Mario 64 beaten with 0 stars in 5:47, Youtube, available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTzs9bcNgMQ&t=5m22s

National Geographic, 2014, Galapagos Tortoise, National Geography, available at:

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/galapagos-tortoise/

Enoka, R.M, 2008, Neuromechanics of Human Movement, Sheridan Books

Marshall J, 2010, Maxed out: How much can a human lift?, New Scientist

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How to Cite

Chen, Y., & McDonagh, D. (2017). The Viability of Throwing Giant Tortoises onto Mines. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 3. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/737

Issue

Vol. 3 (2014)

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