Smarts or PIS

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
Well then youre a close minded Fool! Good Day to you sir.

P.S. I though Action potentials traveled A LOT faster than that ?

Action Potentials in the brain.

The cycle of depolarization and repolarization is extremely rapid, taking only about 2 milli-seconds (0.002 seconds) and thus allows neurons to fire action potentials in rapid bursts, a common feature in neuronal communication.

It varies thicker axons are faster according to my AS biology teacher Prof.

As you can see you're right.

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
Well then youre a close minded Fool! Good Day to you sir.

P.S. I though Action potentials traveled A LOT faster than that ?

As for the energy itself it can travel faster but it is the limitation of the human body as well as it’s resistance that slows the energy down.

Originally posted by ThePittman
So why would I be closed minded if everything that is written about him says that he is at peak human performance? Can you show me where he is said to be above this?

As for the energy itself it can travel faster but it is the limitation of the human body as well as it’s resistance that slows the energy down.

Not really nerves are electrochemical. The axon is electrical and the synapse is chemical the speeds are pretty set. Hovwever learnt reflexes can become much faster as the network becomes more used and travelled.

Originally posted by ThePittman
So why would I be closed minded if everything that is written about him says that he is at peak human performance? Can you show me where he is said to be above this?

Its demonstrated regularly throughout Ed Brubakers Captain America series, and Mark Millars Ultimates. Most would argue that both renditions hold more validity than a handbook/bio aimed at little children. Are you a a little child Mr Pittman ?

Originally posted by Weyoun
Not really nerves are electrochemical. The axon is electrical and the synapse is chemical the speeds are pretty set. Hovwever learnt reflexes can become much faster as the network becomes more used and travelled.

I.e Reflex actions, Its not impossible to imagine the body dogging a bullet subconsciously, especially when its been genetically enhanced to the level of Captain America physical prowess. Plus this is a comic book universe, where every other person can dodge bullets. Thank you Meyoun, btw u are a very knowledgable, are us till in school ?

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
I.e Reflex actions, Its not impossible to imagine the body dogging a bullet subconsciously, especially when its been genetically enhanced to the level of Captain America physical prowess. Plus this is a comic book universe, where every other person can dodge bullets. Thank you Meyoun, btw u are a very knowledgable, are us till in school ?

Yes I am doing AS Biology I am expected to get an A, I got A* in all my GCSE except English language where I got a C, I got an A* at Literature though. That's why I understand how plots work as well. A lot of people call me Hermione at school still because I am a bit of a know it all. Except I am prettier than Hermione. hehe.

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
Its demonstrated regularly throughout Ed Brubakers Captain America series, and Mark Millars Ultimates. Most would argue that both renditions hold more validity than a handbook/bio aimed at little children. Are you a a little child Mr Pittman ?

Please don’t try to insult my intelligence; you are but a child to me. It shows a lack of intelligence and respect to result to insults in a debate.

Originally posted by Weyoun
Not really nerves are electrochemical. The axon is electrical and the synapse is chemical the speeds are pretty set. Hovwever learnt reflexes can become much faster as the network becomes more used and travelled.

Originally posted by ThePittman
However which version of Cap do you use? Each writer gives him a power set different to the other so what becomes the “official” version of him? You can say that this one or the other or that this is wrong but the only official version would be from the creator of the character.

Please don’t try to insult my intelligence; you are but a child to me. It shows a lack of intelligence and respect to result to insults in a debate.
I do understand that but it still takes the mind to send the signal to the body to react, whereas the reaction will be faster but the thought process is still limited but the resistance of the body. Electromagnetism can travel at the speed of light in a vacuum but the human body is far from a vacuum.

Umm, no, sadly Pittman much as I like you and you are a very polite poster, unfortunately you don't understand how things travel. Electricity is an induced current. For it to flow you have to have a PD and a medium. It is not the same as Electromagnetim which encompasses everything from Ultrviolet to Infrared. Although they are related hence induction of current using a magnet and how a transformer works creates magnetism and in reverse induction causes Tesslars motor effect. This is not how an axon works and the sheath surrounding the axon is made to increase conduction speed.

Originally posted by Weyoun
Yes I am doing AS Biology I am expected to get an A, I got A* in all my GCSE except English language where I got a C, I got an A* at Literature though. That's why I understand how plots work as well. A lot of people call me Hermione at school still because I am a bit of a know it all. Except I am prettier than Hermione. hehe.

And really moddest like Hermione aswell. 😉

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
And really moddest like Hermione aswell. 😉

hehe not really.

Originally posted by ThePittman
However which version of Cap do you use? Each writer gives him a power set different to the other so what becomes the “official” version of him? You can say that this one or the other or that this is wrong but the only official version would be from the creator of the character.

Please don’t try to insult my intelligence; you are but a child to me. It shows a lack of intelligence and respect to result to insults in a debate.

Millars and Ed Brubakers of Cap. They are basically illustrated, at at level comparable to many of the various renditions of cap through out the marvel history. Plus The handbooks always tend to devalue their characters limitations. And i apologies for my offensive remark, i was only messing with you a bit. In the words of Tony Soprano 'I was busting you're balls'

Originally posted by Weyoun
hehe not really.

You must have some pics ?

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
You must have some pics ?

I will give out my myspace site soon bbut I am finishing it off, I am doing Sport AS.

Originally posted by Weyoun
I will give out my myspace site soon bbut I am finishing it off, I am doing Sport AS.

AS, yes i heard youre pretty good at netball. Where do you play ? I'll pmm you my Facbeook adress aswell. I shouldn't really be on it, as i dont go to uni, but my sister set it up for me.

Originally posted by Weyoun
Umm, no, sadly Pittman much as I like you and you are a very polite poster, unfortunately you don't understand how things travel. Electricity is an induced current. For it to flow you have to have a PD and a medium. It is not the same as Electromagnetim which encompasses everything from Ultrviolet to Infrared. Although they are related hence induction of current using a magnet and how a transformer works creates magnetism and in reverse induction causes Tesslars motor effect. This is not how an axon works and the sheath surrounding the axon is made to increase conduction speed.

Originally posted by Prof S.T.I.
Millars and Ed Brubakers of Cap. They are basically illustrated, at at level comparable to many of the various renditions of cap through out the marvel history. Plus The handbooks always tend to devalue their characters limitations. And i apologies for my offensive remark, i was only messing with you a bit. In the words of Tony Soprano 'I was busting you're balls'

Originally posted by ThePittman
While I know that I’m not physics major, but I love the subject I do know that electricity is only as fast as the medium that it travels in. The less of the resistance the faster it can go, from what I have read and been taught that electricity can go to the speed of light in a vacuum but since a vacuum can not exist it can not reach the speed of light. shake2

O.K let me explain for current to flow free electrons have to be present there are no free electrons in a vacuum, now if you fire them into the vacuum you with have less resistance but they will become difuse unless the energy you are using is very high.

So no really electricity doesn't travel in vacuums as no free electrons are present.

Okay, I can understand both sides of the original argument. I do like characters who uses their will and determination to overcome great odds. Its one of the reasons i like Green Arrow, b/c he was always the underdog who overcame.

But, honestly people that can only take you so far. To truly believe that Cap could stand up to Iron Man in a straight up fight is ridiculous. Okay, maybe if Cap had prep time, he could pull it off. But, that just happen to run into each other and fight, it would look a lot like Civil War #3-4.

I admire Cap's will. But I don't care how much "willpower" he has, he is not going to do anything against people like Thor or Hulk.

And as far as Superman goes, it is rare he faces a challenge he can't handle. He doesn't need to rely on willpower b/c he already has the physical capabilities to overcome it. It is a question of control and what he should morally allow himself to do, willpower is rarely if ever a factor with him.

Originally posted by db_renji

And as far as Superman goes, it is rare he faces a challenge he can't handle. He doesn't need to rely on willpower b/c he already has the physical capabilities to overcome it. It is a question of control and what he should morally allow himself to do, willpower is rarely if ever a factor with him.

There have been incidents where Superman's will power has allowed him to produce feats that would have been seemingly impossible. Absorbing the Maggedon Anti Sun is the best example i can think of.

^^^ true dat. I'll give you that one. I was just saying that his character is more about control and moral dilemmas, than will or determination. But, you are right.

Originally posted by Alfheim
Dont do it Kam its not worth it! 😆

I dunno man. Am I being paranoid but does that sound sarcastic or a bit patronising?