Marvel Universe Vibranium Question

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The discussion centers around the fictional properties of vibranium, a metal in the Marvel Universe known for its ability to absorb vibrations and kinetic energy. It is established that vibranium stores absorbed energy within its molecular bonds, potentially increasing its toughness. The question posed is whether striking oneself with a hammer made of vibranium would result in feeling any impact, given its described properties. The consensus leans towards the idea that, despite vibranium's absorption capabilities, the comic book physics may not align with real-world expectations, suggesting that such an action could still be harmful.

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Comic book physics question: Vibranium (a metal which exists only in the Marvel Universe) possesses "the ability to absorb all vibrations in the vicinity as well as kinetic energy directed at it. The energy absorbed is stored within the bonds between the molecules that make up the substance. As a result, the more energy vibranium absorbs the tougher it becomes."

If I were to forge a hammer from vibranium and subsequently strike myself in the head with it with all the strength I could muster, would I feel a thing? Or would the entire impact be absorbed? If so, Black Panther has been missing out on some pretty entertaining party tricks.
 
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tontot77 said:
If I were to forge a hammer from vibranium and subsequently strike myself in the head with it with all the strength I could muster, would I feel a thing? Or would the entire impact be absorbed?

Knowing comic books, it will probably kill you, despite being a contradiction to how vibranium is described as working. Not that its description makes any sense of course...
 

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