All they need is the power for the flux capacitor (which is powered by plutonium) I don't see what the forward velocity does?
2007-12-26 04:13:46 · 9 answers · asked by █ORal-K 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The flux capacitor thins the barrier between different time frames in reality. However, it is not sufficient to break the barrier. By using the flux capacitor the Delorean begins vibrating nearly in phase with these different realities, however it can not quite break through to them. The 88mph allows for the exact phase correction that allows the Delorean to pass through time.
You may find this useful.
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2007/12/07/flux_capacitor_build_your_own.html
2007-12-26 04:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by rebkos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not explained. However, it is very common plot device in sci fi to have some sort of minimum conventional transport threshold before the "hyperdrive" (or whatever) can kick in. Typically, one needs to far from a gravity source, or travelling at a minimum speed, for example. It just makes the plot more interesting than stepping into a box and reappearing somewhere/when else (although that approach is used too sometimes). What would Starwars be without all those ships chasing each other?
2007-12-26 12:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a movie get over it. It you didn't have to reach 88 miles per hours the story would be kind of boring especially the third installment.
2007-12-26 12:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doc decided that. Probably so when you're just driving down the street, you dont accidentally travel thru time. I never drive 88.
2007-12-26 12:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by patrashcan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL ... because it's a Movie and any number would do. Actually, 88 feet is a number of interest in sound propogation, but that's another matter.
2007-12-26 13:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by designergenes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because you have to get closer to the speed of light for time travel to work. You may not think 88 mph is significant but it is...
...not.
2007-12-26 12:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by zephyrroc 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably so you wouldn't accidentally time travel going to the store for milk.
2007-12-26 12:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by hydrogen_peroxide_usp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is the way the story was written.
2007-12-26 12:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
so the flames coming off the tires don't blow the car up
2007-12-26 12:17:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋