How long at 5g acceleration would it take to reach 99%light speed? 3g?

Subject: How long at 5g acceleration would it take to reach 99%light speed? 3g?

Date: Mon May 22 22:54:52 2000
Posted by Ron Landry
Grade level: School: OBC northwest
City: Mcminnville State/Province: OR Country: US
Area of science: Physics
ID: 959050492.Ph

Message:


Space travel interests me.With a yet to be developed drive, Iwould like to 
know how long it would take to achieve an acceptable speed. I understand 
turn around time to decelerate.

Re: How long at 5g acceleration would it take to reach 99%light speed? 3g?

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