Surprising answers to the planetary most interesting questions could a human really fly with wings like a bird’s? Would Superman be able to punch someone into space? Could airplanes save fuel by using iPads instead of paper safety manuals? In Physics for geeks, br>Rhett allain, a Physics Professor and wireless popular dot Physics blogger, combines pop culture with everyday Science for an entertaining explanation of Physics. Finding intriguing questions buried in familiar movies and TV shows, video games, viral videos, and news hooks, Physics for geeks walks readers through the fascinating, easy-to-understand answers from a Physics perspective.
Why does a mirror reverse left to right, but not top to bottom? How many dollar bills would it take to stack them to the moon? What if everyone on Earth jumped at the same time? Is angry birds using real Physics? Does a heavier truck make a better snow plot?
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