B Distance Length Contraction at Light Speed

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Distance contraction occurs at relativistic speeds, meaning that as one approaches light speed, the distance to a destination appears shorter. However, traveling at light speed is impossible according to the laws of physics, making the question of whether the distance between two objects becomes zero unanswerable. Theoretical discussions about light speed often lead to confusion since they rely on scenarios that cannot exist in reality. Therefore, any inquiry into the effects of traveling at light speed lacks a definitive answer. The topic ultimately highlights the limitations of applying relativistic concepts to unattainable speeds.
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Distance length contraction at light speed
I know it's not possible to travel at light speed so this is just theoretical. As I understand it at relativistic speeds the distance you need to cover to travel to a destination are length contracted. If you were traveling at light speed is the distance between you and any object ever zero?
 
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MikeeMiracle said:
I know it's not possible to travel at light speed so this is just theoretical.
No, not "theoretical", "unanswerable". Since you can't travel at the speed of light, it makes no sense to ask what would happen if you could. There is no answer.

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