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A question about most, if not, all speedster's turning capabilities

Discussion in 'DC Comics' started by Hopper99, Apr 3, 2023.

  1. Hopper99

    Hopper99 Civilian

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    I have got to know about this. Now, most speedsters or all speedsters, like The Flash, seem to turn 90 degrees on a dime at full speed really well. The thing I want to know is this...

    Would any of the DC speedsters, including The Flash, be able to make a 180 degree turn in the opposite direction on a dime at full speed as well?

    I know, this is rather minor, but I am curious to know if that is okay.
     
    #1 Hopper99, Apr 3, 2023
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    Babillygunn New Age Outlaw

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    I think that his aura from the Speed Force negates things like inertia, wind resistance, and kinetic energy. Therefore, he should be able to turn on a dime and even completely change directions immediately because the protective aura of the speed force would negate his inertia that would naturally pull him in the opposite direction.
     
    #2 Babillygunn, Apr 3, 2023
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    Hopper99 Civilian

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    Oh yeah, I did forget that inertia could be negated. Thanks, @Babillygunn !
     
    #3 Hopper99, Apr 3, 2023
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  4. Dr.

    Dr. From parts unknown

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    Of course, the physics is ridiculous. But the in-universe logic probably permits it. That is: if Flash can do a) near-instantaneous acceleration and b) near-instantaneous deceleration, then a near-instantaneous 180° turn would just be a combination of a) and b).

    :nerdy:
     
    #4 Dr., Apr 3, 2023
  5. Hopper99

    Hopper99 Civilian

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    Near instantaneous? Are you sure it is not instantaneous, as in zero time? You have me curious to know now.
     
    #5 Hopper99, Apr 5, 2023
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