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Deepak Kapur
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Is it possible to see at high speeds. If we speed past Earth in a spaceship that is traveling near the velocity of light, would we be able to see the Earth at all?
Deepak Kapur said:If we speed past Earth in a spaceship that is traveling near the velocity of light, would we be able to see the Earth at all?
GRDixon said:I would think so, although it wouldn't be the same as what the Lorentz transformations specify. (Those provide information about measurements made with distributed clocks, etc.) With regard to seeing fast moving objects, one would need to take into account Doppler shifts, different distances to different points on the object's surface at a give instant, etc. It's an interesting problem.
If you already know that the velocity-related effect you are interested in is present at 100 kph then why would you even bother to ask if it is present near the speed of light?Deepak Kapur said:While going very fast in a car we are not able to notice even substantially big things (that are near our car) with clarity even if we are not driving (because they move past us in a very short span of time).
Deepak Kapur said:I meant to say that Earth's diameter/circumference will be extremely-2 small in comparison to the distance that we would cover in one second.
Yes, it is possible for the human eye to see at high speeds. Our eyes are capable of processing visual information at a rapid rate, allowing us to see objects moving at high speeds.
The human eye can see objects moving at a speed of up to 1000 frames per second. However, this varies from person to person and can be affected by factors such as lighting and motion blur.
No, the human eye cannot see objects moving faster than the speed of light. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, and our eyes are limited by this physical law.
When an object is moving at high speeds, the brain uses a process called saccadic masking to fill in the gaps between frames of visual information. This allows us to perceive a continuous image of the moving object.
Yes, technology such as high-speed cameras can capture and slow down fast-moving objects, allowing us to see them in more detail. Additionally, advancements in virtual reality technology can simulate high-speed movements, giving the illusion of seeing at even higher speeds.