Travel Faster than Light: Veritasium's Spinning Satellite Explained

In summary, the Veritasium video discusses the concept of traveling faster than the speed of light through the use of a spinning satellite and carbon nanotube rods. It is explained that this is an illusion and does not actually break any physical laws. Einstein's theory that nothing with mass can move faster than the speed of light is also mentioned.
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Here is a video of traveling faster than the speed of light by Veritasium :


Could someone explain in detail about the spinning satellite idea and the reason why the carbon nanotube rods have to broadened as it gets nearer and nearer to the satellite ?
 
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I would say this is already very well exlained in the video. The tether has inertia too, meaning you need more force, meaning you need more tether and so on.
 
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Actually, this is explained properly in video, However I believe that what Einstein said was :
"Light moves at the same speed in every reference frame" ⇒ Nothing with mass can move faster then speed of light
All what's that being shown in the video is like an Illusion because no physical laws are broken because nothing physical is actually travelling, It's just an Image..
 

FAQ: Travel Faster than Light: Veritasium's Spinning Satellite Explained

What is the Veritasium spinning satellite experiment?

The Veritasium spinning satellite experiment is a thought experiment proposed by Derek Muller on the YouTube channel Veritasium. It involves a satellite that is spinning at a high speed and attempts to travel faster than the speed of light.

Is it possible to travel faster than the speed of light?

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, it is not possible to travel faster than the speed of light. The speed of light is considered to be the universal speed limit and it would require an infinite amount of energy to travel faster than this speed.

How does the spinning satellite experiment challenge the speed of light?

The spinning satellite experiment challenges the speed of light by using the principle of time dilation. As the satellite spins, it creates a centrifugal force that causes time to slow down for the satellite. This makes it appear that the satellite is traveling faster than the speed of light from an outside observer's perspective.

What does this experiment suggest about the concept of time?

This experiment suggests that time is relative and can be affected by factors such as speed and gravity. As objects move faster or experience stronger gravitational forces, time will slow down for them compared to objects that are moving slower or experiencing weaker gravitational forces.

What are the implications of this experiment for space travel?

The implications of this experiment for space travel are that it may be possible to travel to distant locations in the universe within a single lifetime. However, it would require immense amounts of energy and technology that is currently beyond our capabilities. It also raises questions about the potential effects of time travel and the distortion of time in space.

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