Can someone explain what the speed force is?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the "speed force," primarily as it appears in comic books, particularly within the DC Universe. Participants explore its definition and implications, touching on its fictional nature and potential connections to broader themes in physics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, a high school student, seeks an explanation of the speed force from a physics perspective.
  • Another participant provides a brief overview of the speed force as an extra-dimensional energy related to superhuman abilities in DC Comics, noting its distinction from fundamental physical forces.
  • A third participant suggests that the topic may not align with the focus of Physics Forums, implying a boundary between fictional concepts and scientific discussion.
  • A fourth post humorously redirects the discussion to a product unrelated to the comic book concept, indicating a potential misunderstanding of the original inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relevance of the speed force to the forum's scientific focus, with some viewing it as outside the scope of serious physics discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a blend of fictional narrative and real-world physics, with no clear resolution on the appropriateness of discussing such concepts in a physics forum.

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Hi
I'm a high school student who is looking into more advanced physics at a cursory level and I've found this idea of a speed force. Can someone explain what it is?
 
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thedetective said:
Can someone explain what it is?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Force
wikipedia said:
The Speed Force is a concept presented in various comic books published by DC Comics,[1] primarily in relation to the various speedsters in the DC Universe.The Speed Force was the extra-dimensional energy that once powered all of the Flash's superhuman abilities. It is not like gravity or any other fundamental electromagnetic phenomenon. Its origin is likely the same as most superhuman abilities found in the DC Universe, a byproduct of the mysterious omni-energy known as The Source and The Godwave.
 
So, not really in the remit of PF, then.
:)
 
Unless it's one of these...

http://www.theelectricgateshop.co.uk/Product-1533/gate-force-test-equipment/SpeedForce-Gate-Force-Tester-and-Spacer-KIt

SpeedForce Gate Force Tester & Spacer Kit

Force tester for measuring the forces generated by automaic gates, doors and barriers.
 

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