Question

is it even possible to go faster than the speed of light?

Answer 1

In general, physicists would say "No"

Although I am still trying to understand why? :)

Answer 2

I think physicist say no because we have never observed it.

Answer 3

Not possible

Answer 4

@UnkleRhaukus maybe it could happen with all the new technological advances every year, we might get closer and closer

Answer 5

only massless particles can travel at the speed of light,
any particle with mass can only approach this speed ,

Answer 6

maybe using the splitting of atoms like the atomic bomb used by einstein to send the rocket at extreme speeds @UnkleRhaukus

Answer 7

@_vvifibasedgod_
Which grade do you study in ??

Answer 8

8th @LastDayWork

Answer 9

it would take an infinite amount of energy to get a massive particle to reach the speed of light.

Answer 10

@UnkleRhaukus it's possible to create an endless atom split that can be refueled like a coal train

Answer 11

Personally, I would call it a wise strategy to not accept the general notion (which most people take for granted) and study with an open mind.

Consider waiting for some time (in your case, a few years maybe) - the answer might approach you. :)

Answer 12

even an infinitely long reaction chain can only speed up the particle to almost the speed of light. It is not possible to go faster

Answer 13

@LastDayWork the answer seems like it's coming close bc there's a chip that willbe implanted into the brain so everyone will understand everything because it has google progammed into it

Answer 14

^^ Your statement has an implicit assumption that there would still be at-least one person who found an answer to every question (without using the chip) :D

Answer 15

Maybe that one person could be "You" :)

Answer 16

very inspiring! @LastDayWork i might research and find a way to make it possible! thanks!

Answer 17

Well, I can also try to point you in the right direction.

Read - http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_04.html
It's the favorite chapter of my favorite book. :)

Answer 18

thanks! i will do even more research after i finish the last little bit of hw @LastDayWork

Answer 19

@_vvifibasedgod_ for that u hav to prove einstien wrong!!!

Answer 20

As an object approaches the speed of light, its mass rises precipitously. If an object tries to travel 186,000 miles per second, its mass becomes infinite, and so does the energy required to move it. For this reason, no normal object can travel as fast or faster than the speed of light.

Answer 21

wat peter higgs tried to do but failed still he got the nobel prize.!!!!

Answer 22

ure right @SimonRiley

Answer 23

@random231 einstein did not set a law of the speed of light.

Answer 24

@_vvifibasedgod_ einstien did set the theory of relativity! and i dont think there is really something called LAW of speed of light!! IF there is would u be kind enough to state it?

Answer 25

because to prove someone wrong about a theoretical equation or law of space and time is impossible because theories are open thus creating it in a way that the public can use some ideas to make a actual discovery. it is the united states, the free world, right? @random231

Answer 26

u dont get me ! a particle having mass reaching light speed violates einstien's theory of relativity.

Answer 27

@random231 but it is possible bc new tech every year

Answer 28

haha @_vvifibasedgod_ tech!tech!n tech! relativity helped developed tech if u prove relativity wrong then all the tech in the world will go wrong!!

Answer 29

@random231 not all of the tech in the world was based on relativity... not at all...

Answer 30

why not the definition of length comes from relativity. if that goes wrong!!!

Answer 31

@random231 yes the definition of length comes from relativity but the length on space, time, and matter is endless. it expands every second. yes, einstein's relativity theory is quite hard to process because of the many steps, but you also have to take into consideration how many scientists all around the globe is creating secret technological advances daily. russia probably has invented such a machine but never exposed it and never will until everyone is ready.

Answer 32

okay i hav nothin more to say but good luck!!! rofl