The “Square Cube Law”
In: Mathematics
As a shape grows in size, its surface area goes up as a mathematical square (power of 2) but its volume goes up as a cube (power of 3). This means that mass increases rapidly if it’s made of the same stuff and that increases pressure on the outside of the shape.
This has a lot of impacts on engineering, and also makes most classic “giant monster attack” stories physically impossible.
Latest Answers