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Analyzing Bad Movie Physics
Posted by Failed Success on 04/17/06 at 09:52 AM
Ever notice how cars in movies always burst into flames the instant they collide with anything? Our favorite is when a car falling from a high place explodes the instant before it hits the ground. It’s as though its gas tank gets panicky and detonates at the mere thought of striking Earth. Fortunately, the physics are not so cooperative. An excellent article on Intuitor.com breaks down some of the most famous “movie physics”, applying real world scenarios, formulas, and common sense to explain the probability or improbability of what many moviegoers have begun to accept as fact. Read the Full Article “Instultingly Stupid Movie Physics” at Intuitor.com Discuss this StoryPrevious Comments
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