Evidence for infinites at light speed.

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The forum discussion centers on the concept of infinity in relation to light speed, particularly focusing on time dilation and mass increase as described by the theory of relativity. Participants assert that while Lorentz transformations are validated by experimental data, reaching the speed of light (C) is impossible, as it would require infinite energy. The discussion highlights the paradox of time dilation leading to infinite values, emphasizing that infinity is not a reachable point but rather a concept that complicates the understanding of high-speed physics. The consensus is that current theories, despite their limitations, are supported by substantial experimental evidence.

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  • #31
russ_watters said:
No, there really aren't. "Propagate"? "Mear"? C'mon, are you for real? Huh? SR is high school level math. It is very simple and completely "developed" (whatever that really means). I don't think that's true, but even if it was, so what? It would be fundamentally different than it was today.

Beyond wishful thinking, you have a hostility toward accepting a reality that you don't like.

thanks for being perfect and never overlooking anything.
 
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  • #32
markonline said:
thanks for being perfect and never overlooking anything.
This is rediculous. Stop being so hostile toward reality. You have no hope of ever learning with an attitude like that.

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