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_Mayday_ said:I thought some guys tried to prove that everything in start wars was possible or something along those lines, I thought he/she wrote a book on it...?
jostpuur said:A droid hangs on the wing of a fighter. When the droid gets broken, it falls of, apparently trying to get to rest while the fighter continues with constant velocity?
The big spacecraft gets broken and starts falling towards the planet. It starts leaning while in free fall, and the people inside slide downwards, apparently because of the gravity? (Perhaps it was so big craft, that the tidal effects were notable? )
_Mayday_ said:Give this a read. It's trying to explain the sound in space idea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics_and_Star_Wars#Sound"
First, it is possible that the various ships’ deflector shields, when hit with radiation from explosions or blasters, cause the ships themselves to vibrate, producing sound.
Hang on a sec. How is this a special case? If the ship is vibrating, then you are in contact with it just like you are in any other ship that's vibrating, say, due to engine noise.rohanprabhu said:even if a ship did vibrate.. u would need to be directly in contact with it to 'feel' sound..
DaveC426913 said:Hang on a sec. How is this a special case? If the ship is vibrating, then you are in contact with it just like you are in any other ship that's vibrating, say, due to engine noise.
No. FTL travel is bad science because science tells us it can't be done. It violates physics.Poop-Loops said:FTL travel is bad science because science hasn't figured out how to do it yet. Great.
DaveC426913 said:No. FTL travel is bad science because science tells us it can't be done. It violates physics.
FTL means, literally, faster than light. This violates the laws of physics as we know them.f95toli said:I don't quite agree. Travelling FTL does not nesscarily violate SR as long as you are not trying to reach speeds >c.
jimmysnyder said:A laser is a faster-than-light weapon?
And a laser is an example of such a weapon? I saw Moonraker, and I don't remember any faster-than-light weapons._Mayday_ said:1. The weapons are faster than light which can't be so.
2. If they were to be faster than light, you would not be able to dodge them.
jimmysnyder said:And a laser is an example of such a weapon? I saw Moonraker, and I don't remember any faster-than-light weapons.
"Bad Movie Physics" refers to the unrealistic or scientifically inaccurate portrayal of physics concepts in movies. This can include things like gravity, speed, and other physical phenomena that are depicted in a way that is not possible in real life.
Studying "Bad Movie Physics" allows us to recognize and understand the inaccuracies in movies and media, and how they may influence our understanding of science. It also allows us to educate others on the correct principles of physics and promote a more accurate representation of science in media.
One common example is when characters are shown surviving extreme falls or explosions without any injuries, which goes against the laws of physics. Another example is when objects in space are shown making loud explosions, even though sound cannot travel in a vacuum.
"Bad Movie Physics" can create misconceptions and misunderstandings about the laws of physics, leading to a false understanding of how the world works. It can also make certain concepts seem more exciting or dramatic than they actually are, leading to a distorted view of science.
While many movies take creative liberties with the laws of physics for entertainment purposes, some movies do strive for accuracy. However, even in these cases, there may still be some inaccuracies for the sake of storytelling. It's important to remember that movies are not meant to be educational resources and should not be used as a source of scientific information.