A Model to Determine the Maximum Instantaneous Speed of the Flash

Authors

  • Danny Chandla The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Skye Rosetti The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

TV programme, Physics, Biology, Metabolism, Mechanics, Superhero, The Flash

Abstract

The Flash is the fastest man alive. But how fast can the CW’s interpretation of the Flash actually travel? The limiting factor to his maximum speed is the energy available for movement, dictated by energy intake from his diet. The model proposed in this paper aims to evaluate this and incorporate his basal metabolic rate to determine a maximum instantaneous speed for the Flash of 4472.44 ± 57.64 ms-1.

References

Wu, K. & Johns, G. (2015) Revenge Of The Rogues, The Flash, Season 1, episode 10. The CW, first broadcast 20 January 2015.

McDonalds (2015) Nutrition Calculator. Available: http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/meal_builder.html [Accessed 26/02/2015].

Roza, A.M. & Shizgal, H.M. (1984) The Harris Benedict equation reevaluated: resting energy requirements and the body cell mass, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 40, 168-182.

IMDb (2015) Grant Gustin – IMDb. Available: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2652716/ [Accessed 26/02/2015].

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How to Cite

Chandla, D., & Rosetti, S. (2017). A Model to Determine the Maximum Instantaneous Speed of the Flash. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 4. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/778

Issue

Vol. 4 (2015)

Section

Articles

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