Science++of+Superheroes

Answer the following in writing and hand it in to the sub by the end of the period. When done go back to the main homework page.

Read DC's STATIC SHOCK comic in the pdf file below:


> Decide whether each of these seems to conform with or violate what you know about electricity and fields and justify your decision.
 * 1) On the 2nd and 3rd page, Virgil mentions “plasma” and “lightning balls”. These are real electrical phenomena. Search for some information on them and, in a few sentences, tell what they are.
 * 2) Tell 2 things that SS does by controlling his electromagnetic field in this story.

Iron Man’s Armor


 * 1) Look through the schematics of Iron Man’s armor by opening the pdf file below. Name four components that you think are believable from a Physics perspective. Speculate on what each of your four choices may do or how they may work.

2.Read //The Invincible Iron Man// # 143 (February, 1980) by opening the pdf file below.

a. How is Iron Man’s prototype space armor different from the schematics you looked at previously? How may these differences be advantageous in space?

b. Iron Man’s new gauntlet exo-units from page 13 of this issue would create some challenges for him to operate as he does on that page. Using conservation of momentum, explain how his body would react in space if he used them as he did on page 13.

c. Sunturion /Dr. Dearborn has developed some interesting technology in this issue. Describe any two and explain what is believable or unbelievable about them from a Physics perspective.

3. Tony Stark has developed some stealth armor for occasions where he needs to avoid being detected. Read through issue #152 and describe the physics principles he uses to remain undetected. Explain why they are or are not plausible

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