Calculating the Punching Power of “One-Punch” Mickey

Daim Sardar

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. 


Keywords


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

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