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Why is the speed of light the fastest anything travwling through space can move?
travwg33 said:Now do objects actually gain mass or is it just the way it appears due to the acceleration?
Also, while understanding that object gain mass and as a result acceleration becomes more and more difficult,
To an outside observer, they really have gained mass - mass and energy are equivalent.travwg33 said:Now do objects actually gain mass or is it just the way it appears due to the acceleration?
You're asking the same question that I just answered again. What kind of answer are you looking for?Also, while understanding that object gain mass and as a result acceleration becomes more and more difficult, but why can it not surpass the speed of light.
Yes, it is a reality.Is it just a fact of reality such as force of gravity?
travwg33 said:Now do objects actually gain mass or is it just the way it appears due to the acceleration?
Also, while understanding that object gain mass and as a result acceleration becomes more and more difficult, but why can it not surpass the speed of light. Is it just a fact of reality such as force of gravity?
The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second, or about 186,282 miles per second. This is the maximum speed at which all matter and information can travel in the universe.
In a vacuum, the speed of light is constant and is not affected by any other factors. This is due to the fundamental properties of space and time, as described by Einstein's theory of relativity.
The speed of light was first accurately measured in 1676 by Danish astronomer Ole Rømer, who observed the varying time it took for light to travel from Jupiter's moon Io to Earth as the two bodies moved closer or farther apart in their orbits.
According to our current understanding of physics, it is not possible for anything to travel faster than the speed of light. This is known as the "cosmic speed limit" and is a fundamental principle in the universe.
The speed of light is essential for our understanding of the universe and plays a crucial role in many modern technologies, such as telecommunications, GPS, and even medical imaging. It also allows us to see and experience the world around us in real-time.