Calculating the Punching Power of “One-Punch” Mickey

Authors

  • Daim Sardar Honours Integrated Science Program, McMaster University

Keywords:

Film, Physics, Mechanics, Boxing, Snatch, Mickey "One Punch" O’Neil

Abstract

This paper will examine the film Snatch, to understand concepts related to the physics of a knockout in boxing. The punching force exerted by the character named Mickey is calculated by using the equations for momentum and impulse (under reasonable assumptions) to find that Mickey exerts a punching force of 1780N. 

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Sardar, D. (2017). Calculating the Punching Power of “One-Punch” Mickey. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 3. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/754

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Vol. 3 (2014)

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