The Physics of Star Trek Lower Decks: Does Boimler Really Understand Voltage?
If you want to claim that you are a Star Trek fan, then you MUST watch Star Trek: Lower Decks. Oh sure, it’s a cartoon. Yes, it’s funny — but it’s still one of the BEST Star Trek shows out there. Go watch it.
OK, now I have to make a point that’s somewhat important. I don’t think Lower Decks is great because of the science (not that the science is bad). It’s great because of all of its connections to other Star Trek shows and because of the great characters. On top of that, sometimes writers make stuff just to complete a plot — and that’s just totally fine. It’s not a physics course, it’s a story.
Oh, SPOILER ALERT. That’s your chance to get Scotty to beam you out of this post in case you haven’t seen Season 5, Episode 4: “A Farewell to Farms”
You’re are still here. Great. Let’s get into episode 4.
Klingon Trials
In order to assist the Klingon Ma’ah to regain his position as a captain, Mariner and Boimler (and Ma’ah’s brother Malor) attempt to complete a series of Klingon trials.
One of these trails has the members of the Ma’ah’s 4 person crew to pass through a series of increasing pain sticks. These Klingon pain sticks look like a taser on a stick, but it’s clear they produce…
