Outline for Research Paper

Introduction

Most movies involving space explosions depict the explosions as being similar to explosions on Earth.

In physical terms, this is wrong.

At least three movies break this physical law.
- Superman (1978)
- Star Wars (1977)
- Armageddon (1998)

Body Paragraphs

Paragraph 1

- There is no sound or oxygen in space.
- Therefor, oxygen would not be able to expand, and "explosions" wouldn't be heard or seen.
- Explosions in the vacuum of space would be very different from Earth explosions.

Paragraph 2

- The image of explosions in space are different from explosions within an atmosphere.
- Superman depicts the explosion of Krypton and it's sun in a very hockey, 1970's way.
- Star Wars is riddled with space explosions. Everything from Alderon to the Death Star exploding.
- Armageddon is the worst! Explosions happen all over the antagonistic asteroid and the law of physics never apply.

Paragraph 3

- Some movies follow the physics of space, like Firefly/Serenity.
- Battlestar: Galactica

Conclusion

- Sci fi has a reputation for not following physics.
- Though breaking the rules makes for better movies, it also makes the movies that much more fantastical.
- Sci fi is slowly trying to become more credible.