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Based on our current understanding of physics, it is not possible for any object with mass to travel at the speed of light, let alone faster. This is due to the laws of relativity, which state that as an object approaches the speed of light, its mass approaches infinity and would require an infinite amount of energy to continue accelerating.
The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second, or 670,616,629 miles per hour. It is considered the fastest speed possible because it is the speed at which all electromagnetic radiation (including light) travels in a vacuum. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
As of now, there is no known way to bypass the speed of light limit. Some theories suggest that it may be possible through methods such as wormholes or warping space-time, but these are purely theoretical and have not been proven to be possible.
As mentioned earlier, it is considered impossible due to the laws of relativity. The closer an object gets to the speed of light, the higher its mass becomes and the more energy is required to continue accelerating. Ultimately, it would require an infinite amount of energy to reach the speed of light, making it impossible.
The potential consequences are not fully understood, as we do not have the technology or means to achieve such speeds. However, some theories suggest that it could result in time dilation, where time passes differently for the traveler compared to those who are not traveling at such high speeds. It could also have a significant impact on the laws of physics as we know them.