Why is is the speed of light so slow?

Subject: Why is is the speed of light so slow?

Date: Fri May 14 17:43:26 1999
Posted by Rogier Sluimers
Grade level: 10-12 School: Rijnlands Lyceum
City: Wassenaar State/Province: No state entered. Country: Holland
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 926721806.As

Message:


What happens if the speed of light is ten times faster?, besides 
that we could possibly travel the stars. Why are stars so far 
away? It doesn't make sense, All these years scientist are trying 
 to explore the universe, but what's the REAL use if we can't 
even get there. Are we stuck on our own own planets? Or don't we get much 
older when we travel at almost the speed of light? Like a clock ticking 
slower when it's moving.

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