Theoretically it would require an infinite amount of energy to accelerate a
mass to the speed of light (according to relativity theory). Therefore,
theoretically, it would require 2 times an infinite amount of fuel to
accelerate a mass vehicle to twice the speed of light. Of course this would
require a fuel tank at twice as big as the universe.
Question for you: do you think the universe (our understanding of it) is
capable of maintaining a relationship (i.e. detection) with a mass
traveling faster than light speed? If so, how?
I agree with Hexslinger in that Nature appears to perceive within preset
bandwidths of detection. We can only see and hear (experience) within
certain light and sound bandwidths. Perhaps the universe is similar to us,
or rather we are similar to the universe.
Bill.
At 00:30 18/05/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Everyone,
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>I am going to ask my question again. If you would please answer it I would
>greatly appreciate it. In this question lets simply assume that time
>dilation, mass increase, and space warping does not occur when one
>accelerates to and past the speed of light. Hey, you might think that I am
>wrong and that time dilation, mass increase, and/or space warping does occur
>when one accelerates to and/or beyond the speed of light. But for this
>question please just THEORETICALLY assume that these SR and GR things do not
>occur....
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>So here is my question.
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>How much fuel would it take for a conventional space craft (rocket or ion)
>to accelerate at a constant rate of speed to twice the speed of light? How
>much fuel would it take? Would it be possible to build such a craft?
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>Please answer this question without discussing how it is impossible to
>travel FTL conventionally.
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>Best Regards,
>William
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