P2 1 Dragon Punch: Science of the Shoryuken

Authors

  • Corban C. B. Gardiner University of Leicester
  • Joel E. Grout University of Leicester
  • Oliver J. T. Brough University of Leicester
  • Tom E. Halliday University of Leicester

Abstract

We investigate the speed at which the character Ken Masters, from Street Fighter, must perform his Shoryuken move in order for flames to ignite on his fist. It was found that he would need to punch upward at Mach 1.96, or 672.28 m/s. Furthermore, he would experience 13163.26 g’s and would need to consume 100 servings of spaghetti bolognese (Ken’s favourite meal) for the energy required to perform the move.

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Published

19-10-2023

How to Cite

Gardiner, C. C. B., Grout, J. E., Brough, O. J. T., & Halliday, T. E. (2023). P2 1 Dragon Punch: Science of the Shoryuken. Physics Special Topics, 22(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/4456

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2023): Physics Special Topics

Section

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