Marvel Universe Vibranium Question

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The discussion centers on the fictional properties of vibranium, a metal in the Marvel Universe known for its ability to absorb vibrations and kinetic energy, storing this energy within its molecular bonds. A key question raised is whether striking oneself with a vibranium hammer would result in feeling any impact, given its energy-absorbing capabilities. Participants speculate that, despite vibranium's described properties, comic book logic may lead to unexpected outcomes, such as potential harm from the impact. The conversation highlights the inherent contradictions often found in comic book physics, suggesting that the theoretical effects of vibranium may not align with its fictional characteristics.
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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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