Faster Than Light Theory #759310

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The discussion centers on the theoretical concept of achieving faster-than-light (FTL) travel using a portable gravity well capable of exerting a force of 1000 G's. The user proposes that if a ship could be accelerated at 9800 m/s for approximately 30591 seconds, it could theoretically reach the speed of light (299,792,458 m/s). The conversation also touches on the implications of mass and gravitational pull, questioning whether the crew would experience the effects of acceleration differently if the entire ship is subjected to the same gravitational force. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the speculative nature of FTL theories and the challenges posed by current physical laws.

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  • Understanding of general relativity and its implications on mass and gravity.
  • Familiarity with the concept of acceleration and its effects on objects in motion.
  • Knowledge of the speed of light as a universal constant (299,792,458 m/s).
  • Basic principles of theoretical physics and speculative technologies.
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  • Explore the concept of artificial gravity and its potential applications in space travel.
  • Investigate current theories on warp drives and their feasibility.
  • Study the effects of extreme acceleration on biological organisms.
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This discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, aerospace engineers, and science fiction enthusiasts interested in the concepts surrounding faster-than-light travel and the challenges posed by current scientific understanding.

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Okay, I'm proberly very wrong on many things of the following, also, I know no theory can be good with too many IF's, but here goes.

IF, some how, we made a portable gravity well of some kind.

IF this gravity well was strong enough to make the pull of 1000 G's, over the entire ship.

IF we then used this to pull us forward at 9800 m/s, for 30591.0671 seconds, (9800 m/s^2 * 30591.0671 = 299,792,458 m/s = C) would we then be going the speed of light?

Also, IF gravity pulls with the same force no matter the mass (hammer v's ping pong ball ect) even though we would be infinite mass, we should still only need the energy required to move us that same first few seconds to continue to accel at the same rate.

And, IF the gravity is pulling the entire ship and all the people in it at the same rate, we should not be smooshed into the back of our seats, yes?

What IF we then accel for 30592 seconds, would we then not be going faster than light?
 
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Gara said:
Okay, I'm proberly very wrong on many things of the following, also, I know no theory can be good with too many IF's, but here goes.

IF, some how, we made a portable gravity well of some kind.

IF this gravity well was strong enough to make the pull of 1000 G's, over the entire ship.

IF we then used this to pull us forward at 9800 m/s, for 30591.0671 seconds, (9800 m/s^2 * 30591.0671 = 299,792,458 m/s = C) would we then be going the speed of light?

Also, IF gravity pulls with the same force no matter the mass (hammer v's ping pong ball ect) even though we would be infinite mass, we should still only need the energy required to move us that same first few seconds to continue to accel at the same rate.

And, IF the gravity is pulling the entire ship and all the people in it at the same rate, we should not be smooshed into the back of our seats, yes?

What IF we then accel for 30592 seconds, would we then not be going faster than light?

Wouldn't it be so much easier if you just start with "IF we can throw out all the laws of physics that we know of today...", then you wouldn't need to make so many IF's.

Zz.
 
What is it with all these FTL threads?


I can see no value in them.
 

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