Scientist Says Yoda Could Be Our Best Bet As An Energy Source
Yoda is a legendary Jedi Master, who was stronger in terms of force than most in his connection. Although small in size, he was wise and powerful. You might have thought that re-watching movies would have given you all life lessons you need, but Randall Monroe research on Yoda is likely to prove you wrong. Although the Jedi Master is not able to teach us the ways of the force, we will learn the ways of using his power as a source of energy. Here are some supporting scientific points.
Jedi Master Is Scientifically Accurate
Monroe calculated Yoda’s strength, which required great thinking. From the research, he found out that telekinesis is Yoda’s greatest power, which he demonstrated at a higher level, by lifting Luke’s X-wing from a swamp. It is after re-watching dozens of sessions that Monroe figured out the approximate mass of the wing as 5,600kg, its rising speed as 0.39m /s and 0.9g gravity at Dagobah. From the findings, he easily found the power of the force by multiplying mass, gravity and speed. He found that the Jedi Master had a maximum power output of 19.2Kw.
Expensive But with Multiple Ways of Use
According to Monroe’s research findings, Yoda’s power output is sufficient for a block of suburban houses. He also discovered that the 19.2kw produced by Yoda was equivalent to 25horsepower, which is the power needed to run an electric model smart car motor. Converting the power, one of the fastest cars in the world, Hennessy Venom GT would require 49.76 Yodas to run. However, when the power is great, the price is also great and comparing with the current electricity prices, the force of Yoda would cost $2/ hour.
Alternative Sources Of Yoda Force
Yoda is not the only source of force and there are other alternative sources of energy. Palpatine is the first alternative, which is crafty in using lightning. However, its nature is not known but assumed to be similar to the lightning Tesla coils produced, and drawing nearly 10 kilowatts.
However, that does not make the emperor a weaker source of energy, when compared to Yoda, since the Tesla coils work in many short pulses and Palpatine, sustains a continuous arc of energy, making his power measured in kilowatts. Despite all that, he is not a better alternative as Yoda since he uses the dark side of the force which is not of any use to humans.
Also, Yoda’s apprentice Luke is not an alternative as his maximum power output is estimated to be 400W, which is very low when compared to his trainer, making him not accepted as an energy source but an emperor.
Number of Yodas Need to Spread Light In the World
When choosing from all alternative carriers of force, Yoda is the best bet as a source of energy. The current world electricity consumption is two terawatts, which would be satisfied by a hundred million Yodas. However, although Yoda would lend a hand in power production, the offer would be declined as his padawans need him than energy systems in the world.
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