Ep 4. What's Up with Gravity?
- TV-G
- October 29, 2010
- 22 min
Cosmic Quantum Ray season 1 episode 4 titled "What's Up with Gravity?" is an animated sci-fi adventure that takes place in the fictional Quantum Galaxy, where a superhero named Cosmic Quantum Ray (CQR) and his team of alien friends fight against villains threatening the universe.
In this episode, CQR and his sidekick, a robot named S.P.A.C.E, are on a mission to investigate why Gravity has suddenly stopped working in one corner of the galaxy, causing objects to float uncontrollably and creating chaos in the nearby planets. CQR suspects that a villain named General Vicious, who has the power to control the laws of physics, might be behind it.
As they arrive at the affected planet, CQR and S.P.A.C.E encounter the locals who are struggling to cope with the anti-gravity effect. They find that even the smallest objects like pebbles and flowers are floating in the air, and the inhabitants are unable to perform their daily tasks. CQR assures them that he will find a solution, and he and S.P.A.C.E begin their investigation.
They start by testing the local gravity and find that it's fluctuating erratically, but they are unable to identify the source. In the meantime, CQR's other alien friends, a blob named Princess Nabula and a rock creature named Meltdown, arrive to assist him. Meltdown suggests that they should consult the wisest being in the galaxy, a giant brain named Galacto.
Upon reaching Galacto, they discover that he is in a deep slumber and unable to help them. However, they observe a message in his dream, which leads them to a black hole. Meltdown explains that black holes distort space-time, which is the foundation for gravity, and hence, it might have something to do with the anti-gravity effect.
As they enter the black hole, CQR and his team encounter General Vicious and his army of bots. General Vicious is using a device that creates a gravitational field that cancels out the natural gravity, causing the anti-gravity effect. CQR engages in a battle with the villain, while his team works on disabling the device. With the help of Princess Nabula's shape-shifting ability and Meltdown's strength, they manage to destroy the machine, and the natural gravity is restored.
The victory is short-lived as General Vicious and his bots manage to escape in a wormhole. However, CQR and his team discover that the device was merely a distraction to hide General Vicious's real plan, which is to control the galaxy's central black hole and create a massive gravitational vortex that would suck everything in, including the Quantum Galaxy.
The episode ends with CQR and his team realizing that a more significant threat looms ahead, and they must prepare for battle. The viewers are left with a cliffhanger, eagerly awaiting the next episode to see how CQR and his team will save the galaxy once again.
Overall, "What's Up with Gravity?" is a thrilling episode that showcases the scientific concepts of gravity, space-time, and black holes in a fun and entertaining way. It's a perfect blend of action, adventure, and humor that will appeal to kids and adults alike.