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Hi just a quick question, why do they choose to collide the ions at just under the speed of light? what would happen if they were shot at the speed of light or higher?
The purpose of shooting particles at the speed of light in the Hadron collider is to recreate conditions similar to those that existed just after the Big Bang. This allows scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of the universe and gain a better understanding of how it evolved.
The Hadron collider shoots protons, which are subatomic particles with a positive charge. These protons are accelerated to near the speed of light before being collided with other protons or with fixed targets in the collider.
The particles in the Hadron collider are traveling at 99.999999% of the speed of light. This is equivalent to speeds of over 670 million miles per hour.
When particles are shot at the speed of light in the Hadron collider, they are collided together with tremendous force. This can result in the creation of new particles or the release of massive amounts of energy, which can then be studied by scientists.
There are very few risks associated with shooting particles at the speed of light in the Hadron collider. The particles are contained within the collider and any potential energy released is closely monitored and controlled by scientists. The overall risk is considered to be extremely low.