Character Names
What is Ant-mans real name?
Scott Lang
In the movie Scott keeps his mass when he shrinks, what would that mean in real life?
What is: He’d still weigh 70 kg, so he’d break anything he lands on?
What happens to the atoms in Ant-Man’s body when he shrinks (according to the movie)?
The atoms get closer together but aren’t removed?
What can ants actually lift compared to their body weight
What is: Up to 20-50 times their bodyweight
Scott shrinks mid-air and lands in a bathtub, but instead of cracking it, he bounces gently. What’s wrong with this scene?
What is: His full human weight concentrated on a tiny point should’ve shattered the tub from the impact?
What is Ant-Mans ant name?
Why would riding ants be impossible for a 70 kg person?
What is: Ants can’t carry a person, especially one with full adult weight?
If Ant-Man keeps his mass but shrinks in size, what happens to his density?
What is: His density would skyrocket, becoming thousands of times denser than lead?
What body part do ants use to communicate with one another?
What is: Their antennae?
A vacuum tries to suck up Ant-Man when he’s tiny but why wouldn’t this work if he’s still 70 kg?
What is: A vacuum doesn't have enough force to move something that heavy, no matter how small it looks?
Who created Ant-mans suit?
Hank Pym
What kind of force would Ant-Man’s punch actually deliver at insect size with full human mass?
What is: It would be like a cannonball hitting something. Huge force in a tiny point
Why wouldn’t Ant-Man float like a feather after shrinking, despite how he’s shown?
What is: Air resistance wouldn’t help, he’s too heavy to float or bounce?
Ant-Man communicates with ants using electronic signals, but how do real ants communicate with each other in the wild?
What is: By releasing pheromones/
This fluid property helps small bugs float on water, but wouldn’t work on a tiny object that still has human mass.
What is surface tension?