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is now able to disintegrate rubber and other synthetic polymers. The scientists then conclude that the crisis is over, and that there is no further danger to humans by the Andromeda strain. This is highly unlikely and definitely not a scientific approach to the solution for a possible biological crisis. If mutation occurred once then it could happen again, and there is no guarantee that the mutations will continue to render the strain harmless. Also, if the strain can disintegrate polymers then it could cause great damage in highly populated areas of the world. Mutation is the only solution to the crisis that is given, with no other explanations. This is definitely not the way real scientists would handle a problem like this. Physical Concept #5 Towards the conclusion of the

novel a plane, on its way to Piedmont crashes to the ground. The cause of the crash is due to the mutation of the strain and its new ability to break down polymers. The plane s movement before and after the crash can be explained mathematically. In physical terms, the movement of the plane can be defined by using equations solving for velocity or momentum. The crash itself can be explained using collision equations. Whether or not Chrichton took mathematics or physics into consideration when writing about the plane crash is unknown. With the given information about the plane, (altitude and speed) one may be able to determine several different physical concepts. The information is limited however, so another factor may needed to solve for any physical aspects of the plane s

movement. The crash is not quite a clear explanation of physics, but can still be looked at in a physical aspect. This crash holds great importance, for it acts as the denouement of the story because the strain has mutated into a benevolent form, and the scientists no longer see it as a threat to humanity.