5 Times The Big Bang Theory Failed Science Class
For those of you who have not watched the show, The Big Bang Theory is a comedic and light-hearted show that provides an entertaining look into the lives of a group of scientists and their daily struggles.
It features a range of science-related jokes and references, which have made it popular among audiences with an interest in science and technology.
However, there were times that the show used some questionable science.
Just for fun, I did some research and decided to share with you some of these moments.
The first law of thermodynamics
In an episode where the gang creates a mobile game, they claim that the game can generate infinite energy, violating the first law of thermodynamics.
The game is supposed to capture energy from the player’s movements, but the amount of energy generated would still be limited by the amount of energy the player puts in.
The theory of relativity
In an episode where Sheldon tries to create a time machine, he claims that the speed of light can be broken by spinning an object faster than the speed of light. However, this violates the theory of relativity, which states that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
Virus isolation
In an episode where Sheldon is sick and believes that he has caught the flu from Penny, he tries to isolate himself in a bubble to avoid getting Penny sick.
However, viruses are small enough to pass through the tiny holes in the bubble, making the isolation ineffective.
Noble gases
In an episode where Leonard and Sheldon accidentally discover a new element, they claim that it is a heavy noble gas.
However, noble gases are known to be chemically unreactive and cannot form compounds. Therefore, it would be impossible to create a heavy noble gas.
Robot’s emotions
In an episode where the gang creates a robot, they claim that the robot can learn and develop emotions like a human.
However, emotions are complex neurological processes that are still not fully understood. It would be impossible to create a robot that could replicate the complex processes of human emotions.
It doesn't matter, we still love the show. At the end of the day, it’s primarily a comedy and not intended to be scientifically accurate.
Just remember that the show is fictional and should not be taken as scientific fact.
I hope you enjoyed it :)
