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🚀Have you ever wondered about the vastness of the universe and how we are limited by the speed of light? It’s mind-boggling to think about how we are just a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things. Let’s take a closer look at why the speed limit of the universe seems ridiculously low.
## What is the speed limit of the universe?
– The speed of light in a vacuum is considered the ultimate speed limit of the universe, clocking in at 299,792,458 meters per second.
– This means that nothing with mass can exceed this speed, according to Einstein’s theory of relativity.
## Why is the speed limit so low?
– The speed of light may seem fast to us on Earth, but in the grand scale of the universe, it is actually quite slow.
– For example, light from the sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth, while light from the nearest star takes over 4 years to reach us.
– The vast distances between celestial objects make the speed of light seem like a crawl in comparison.
## How does the speed limit affect space travel?
– The limitations imposed by the speed of light make interstellar travel nearly impossible using current technology.
– Even if we were able to travel at the speed of light, it would still take us years or even centuries to reach other star systems.
– This has led scientists to explore concepts like warp drives and wormholes to potentially bypass the speed limit of the universe.
## The speed limit in different realms of the universe
– In different mediums, such as air or water, the speed of light is slower than in a vacuum.
– This means that light can be bent or refracted as it passes through different substances.
– Understanding how light behaves in different mediums can help us unlock the mysteries of the universe.
## Conclusion
In conclusion, while the speed limit of the universe may seem ridiculously low, it is a fundamental principle that governs the very fabric of our reality. As we continue to explore the wonders of space and push the boundaries of human knowledge, we must always keep in mind the limitations imposed by the speed of light. Who knows what other discoveries await us as we strive to unlock the secrets of the cosmos! 🌌
So next time you look up at the night sky and marvel at the beauty of the stars, remember that we are all bound by the same speed limit that governs the universe. Happy exploring! 🌠
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Should’ve kept that thought in the shower
Everything is relative.
We don’t know how big the universe is and i’d wager it’s infinite. If you’re talking about the observable universe, the size of the observable universe is directly related to the speed limit, and the reason it feels so relatively big is because the universe is really old compared to human timescales
do you mean speed of light? yes, that is really slow comparatively
yeah it’s been moving apart for a really long time
Tell me about it. I was around when Nixon lowered it NATIONALLY to 55.
One of the most prominent arguments for simulation theory iirc
It is technically getting comparatively “lower” every second too, as the universe expands at 41.9 miles per second. But maybe the speed of light constant, or rather our inability to achieve it due to the infinite mass and infinite energy requirements per our current understanding of physics is the wrong approach. Folding space or warp drives are interesting approaches to this issue. Although, their time paradox, causality breaking scenarios seem to make them improbable. Developing something like that would be like making a time machine. What if we are indeed stuck at 99% or under the speed of light?
I like to imagine that what we see as transporting/portal travel would be the equivalent to 4th dimension/type 3 civilisations, of a little beetle building a tiny racecar and then driving it. In relevance to speed. That sudden gain is probably nothing important in the bigger picture of this universets size.
Depends on what perspective you have. If we can approach relativistic speeds then time will slow down for the travelers. You could in theory take a trip as far as you want and come out barely having aged (slowing down and speeding up are probably gonna take some time though). But the rest of the universe will have kept on at the same pace. You need immense acceleration to rach the point it would be noticeable though, at half of light speed your time is only reduced by 15%. Really crazy time dilation requires >95%C or some super massive black hole in your proximity.
It’s like having a speed limit on our roads of 1 mm per year.
Actually time perception changes when you are near the speed of light. The concept of time is relative and no time passes for photons. So people on a spaceship traveling near the speed of light will only perceive a few seconds to their destination. Even thought multiple years have passed.
If traveling near light speed there won’t be too much waiting. The issue is getting matter to travel at light speed requires a huge amount of energy.
Technically we are moving 67,000 mph constantly. So 67,060 mph is fast enough.
Here’s the trick: The closet you get to that speed limit, the less time you experience.
Travelling near the speed of light, you would be able to visit every single star in the galaxy in the span of a single lifetime.
The universe is self similar at all levels, most of the universe is empty, inside an atom, most of it is empty space. However to light itself, there is no time in the universe just moments of being absorbed, causing an electron to move and then being re-emitted forever and ever until it eventually falls into a black hole or ends up circling one forever.
It was plenty fast enough when things started. It’s just outdated
Considering the softness of human flesh, cars are too fast.
Yeah, the nearest type G star to the sun, the only class of star we know for certain can support life is 12 light years away.
Our perception of time is dependent on the speed of light; if it changes, so too does our perception of it, such that we can perceive no change
The discrepancy lies within human psychology itself, not the speed of light
We are speeding up slowly, we just need time.
Officer! I only exceeded the speed of light by a factor of three!!! My brother drives MCR Starfire and goes a factor of 8!! Never gets pulled over
You just have to bend space around your vehicle