Physics in "Watchmen"
I. Introduction
a. Briefly summarize alternate reality
b. Costumed heroes’ presence and impact
i. Public rejection
ii. Original Minutemen’s powers vs. new Minutemen’s
iii. Powered hero vs. non-powered hero
c. Thesis: lapses in physics ultimately allow the protagonists to discover their betrayer.
II. Force
a. Costumed heroes’ physical strength
i. Breaking mugger’s arm with punch
ii. Kicking in locked door
iii. Rorschach w/ cleaver
III. Technology
a. Archie
b. Nite Owl’s goggles
c. Ozymandias’ research
IV. Gravity
a. The Comedian’s fall
b. Supernatural jumps
c. Mars gravity?
V. Dr. Manhattan
a. Background
i. Intrinsic field accident
ii. “Reconstruction”
b. Capabilities
i. Physical manipulation
ii. Teleportation
iii. Ultra-perception of time
c. Nuclear physics
i. Construction of nuclear device w/ Ozymandias
d. Exile to Mars
VI. Conclusion
a. Summarize major differences in alternate reality
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"Watchmen" has lots of good material and you've got a good outline. It will probably be easier to stick with the simpler topics, such as acceleration and forces, as opposed to things like nuclear physics. But if you want to delve deeper, then go for it. Full credit (10 points)
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