Ever wondered about the intriguing answers to some of the most outlandish scientific questions? What happens if the earth suddenly stops spinning or if you tried to hit a baseball at the speed of light? What if you could swim in a nuclear fuel pool or aim a laser pointer at the moon? Would you survive a speed bump at high velocity? And what about the hypothetical scenarios of every human turning into a turkey? This book explores entertaining questions and gives informative responses using scientific principles.
Randall Munroe is an American cartoonist, author, and former NASA roboticist, widely known for creating the webcomic "xkcd," which features stick-figure drawings illustrating themes of technology, science, mathematics, and relationships. He authored "What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions," a book that explores entertaining and informative responses to unusual questions using scientific principles. Munroe's unique approach to explaining complex scientific concepts with humor and accessible language has earned him a large following and critical acclaim.