Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics

Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9781402249372
ISBN-13 : 1402249373
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Book Synopsis Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics by : Tom Rogers

Download or read book Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics written by Tom Rogers and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating and humorous guide, author Tom Rogers examines the real science behind stunts, plots, and special effects without ruining the fun of your favorite, universe-breaking action movies. Building on the work of the Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics website (http://www.intuitor.com/moviephysics/), this book questions classic 80s and 90s movies on 20 different topics, including: Can you ignite gasoline with the flick of a cigarette? What would "shrinking the kids" actually require? Would an explosion in space look like a scene from Star Wars? An informative romp through classic movies, Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics reveals the basic laws of physics and how Hollywood breaks them all—perfect for armchair Einsteins, movie buffs, or engaging lessons in the science classroom.


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