MadSci Network: Astronomy |
Dear Marco: Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to your question. As far as we know it is not possible for an object with mass to travel faster than the speed of light. We cannot explain what the conditions would be like at faster than light travel because the theories of relativity do not apply if the speed of light is exceeded. A good explanation of the physics involved in traveling at or near the speed of light can be found in the sci.physics FAQ at http://math.ucr.edu /home/baez/physics/headlights.html Best Regards, Rick Richard T. De Van Salt Lake City, Utah rdevan@rtd1.com
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