TED-Ed: If superpowers were real: Super strength - Joy Lin

The video explores the concept of super strength and its implications on everyday tasks, emphasizing the challenges of handling delicate objects. It delves into the physics of catching a falling person, explaining the role of pressure and force. The limitations of super strength in saving a falling person are highlighted, and flying is proposed as a potential solution, though it comes with its own challenges.

What is a potential risk when shaking hands with super strength?

• Breaking the other person's bones

• Losing your own strength

• Feeling tired quickly

• Not being able to let go

Why is it difficult to catch a falling person with super strength?

• The person is too heavy

• The pressure exerted can cause injury

• The person is too far away

• The person falls too slowly

What is the main factor that causes injury when catching a falling person?

• The weight of the person

• The speed of the fall

• The sudden stop at the bottom

• The height of the fall

What is a necessary condition for flying to save a falling person?

• Flying faster than the speed of light

• Having a large cushion space to decelerate

• Wearing a superhero costume

• Being able to lift heavy objects

What humorous solution is suggested for saving someone from a fall?

• Turning the pavement into marshmallow

• Using a trampoline

• Catching them with a net

• Using a giant pillow