Question

Superman and Newton's third law

If superman did really exist.. i would like to know his physics of levitation..any thoughts? :D..

Answer 1

http://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/5396/how-does-superman-fly

Answer 2

Thanks mate.. but still there is no answer has to how he would propel himself?

Answer 3

Exactly. That's why superman is restricted to comics.

Answer 4

we must be able to work out something .. :-/

Answer 5

Shifting from science to science fiction - maybe he has the ability to warp space-time around him to propel himself forward. That is what some theorist claims happened here: http://science.discovery.com/life-earth-science/10-bermuda-triangle-theories.htm

Answer 6

thats abotu bermuda triangle :O.. hulk.. whats wrong with you? :P

Answer 7

yeah but it's still about superman. watch this video upto 12:40 : http://youtu.be/LzeJaGwVykw?t=8m

Answer 8

he uses advanced technology to push photons back :P

Answer 9

no he doesn't.. else light would be scattered around him :P

Answer 10

You'll get funny answers when you ask this questions to students ;)

What I got so far, and remember:
1. cool breath, which possible make him lower pressure, therefore levitate
2. fast breath, which possible make him possible to levitate

Answer 11

or maybe i thought of a valid thing.. since he is super strong.. he must have a super strong chest as well

he might be able to create perfect vacuum by sucking in air.. and levitates :D

Answer 12

It's pretty simple really...flatulence.

Answer 13

whats that?

Answer 14

lolz i just googled :D

Answer 15

Or he may be able to change his body density.. and cause buoyancy .. like helium balloons

Answer 16

lmao xD
@Shane_B's theory seems most plausible.