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[–] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 43 points 4 days ago (16 children)

We can solve those problems directly or indirectly by tying superman to a dynamo. With free energy even the issues with materials can be solved over time.

[–] BrazenSigilos@ttrpg.network 5 points 4 days ago (7 children)

Isn't that just a solar panel with extra steps?

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (5 children)

I would say the energy output Superman is capable of implies he's actually a step-up transformer as well as a solar panel. He'd be much more efficient, but of course you only have one Superman.

Now im curious. I'm just an electrician, not an engineer. How much of the grid could Superman power? Someone figure out his kilowatt-hour figures please 😅

[–] brsrklf@jlai.lu 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Don't know about Superman, but we have those figures, and it's a bit disappointing.

https://what-if.xkcd.com/3/

Yoda could barely lift that X-Wing, Superman can outrun bullets. The sheer kinetic force he's capable of producing would be orders of magnitude higher than Yoda, and more consistent too

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