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Physics of a Falling Batman
You know science loves to analyze/buzzkill your favorite comic book movie moments. Usually, though, they don’t do it in a journal. Granted, the journal of Physics Special Topics isn’t exactly a real journal, but nevertheless I recommend perusing their table of contents.
That didn’t stop a group of physicists from calculating the flight dynamics of Batman as he glides using his cape. Check it out. Hint: It wouldn’t end well for Batman.
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Physics of a Falling Batman

You know science loves to analyze/buzzkill your favorite comic book movie moments. Usually, though, they don’t do it in a journal. Granted, the journal of Physics Special Topics isn’t exactly a real journal, but nevertheless I recommend perusing their table of contents.

That didn’t stop a group of physicists from calculating the flight dynamics of Batman as he glides using his cape. Check it out. Hint: It wouldn’t end well for Batman.

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