What Units are Used for Powers in X-Men?

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The discussion centers around the measurement of powers in the X-Men universe, particularly regarding telekinesis and the ability to deflect large objects like meteors. There's a specific inquiry about the energy units used to quantify such powers, with a reference to the Tunguska event as a benchmark for understanding the energy involved in deflecting a meteor. The conversation highlights a debate on the necessity of quantifying fictional powers, with some arguing that such measurements are unnecessary since the context is fictional. However, there is a curiosity about the energy levels involved, specifically questioning if they can be expressed in megajoules, particularly in relation to the Tunguska event.
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I haven't read any of the X-Men books.. what units do they use for the powers?

For example.. if a telekinetic can stop or deflect a meteor like in Tunguska in 1908.. what unit should be used for comparison purposes.. can Jean Grey also deflect an meteor?
 
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Rainbows_ said:
I haven't read any of the X-Men books.. what units do they use for the powers?

For example.. if a telekinetic can stop or deflect a meteor like in Tunguska in 1908.. what unit should be used for comparison purposes.. can Jean Grey also deflect an meteor?
You are taking this stuff way too seriously. There is zero need for any such measurement/unit. It's a movie.
 
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You are taking this stuff way too seriously. There is zero need for any such measurement/unit. It's a movie.

I know... but just want to how many units of energy a meteor packs.. is it in megajoules? For the Tunguska event.. how many units of energy the meteor packs? so to deflect it.. one must introduce the same amount of energy?
 
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