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I was wondering, if you where going at 0.16c how fast would it take you to get 4 light years?
"0.16c" refers to a speed that is equal to 0.16 times the speed of light. In other words, it is approximately 48,000 kilometers per second.
4 light years is equivalent to approximately 37.9 trillion kilometers.
Time dilation is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, where time appears to pass slower for an object that is moving at high speeds. In this case, if an object were traveling at 0.16c, time would appear to pass slower for that object compared to an observer on Earth. This means that it would take longer for the object to cover the distance of 4 light years from the perspective of the observer on Earth.
It would take approximately 27.7 years to travel 4 light years at a speed of 0.16c. This is calculated by dividing the distance (4 light years) by the speed (0.16c) and converting the result to years.
Currently, it is not possible for a human to travel at speeds close to the speed of light. The fastest speed achieved by a human-made object is about 0.00002c. However, scientists are constantly researching and developing new technologies that could potentially allow for faster travel in the future.