Gravity Q: Acceleration w/o Terminal Velocity?

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The discussion centers on the concept of gravitational acceleration and terminal velocity, specifically addressing the hypothetical scenario where forces creating terminal velocity are removed. It concludes that while acceleration due to gravity continues indefinitely, it asymptotically approaches the speed of light without ever reaching it. The conversation emphasizes that in practical terms, continuous acceleration is not feasible due to physical limitations, such as colliding with celestial bodies.

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I understand the acceleration of gravity and terminal velocity, but what if the forces that create terminal velocity are eliminated, does the acceleration continue unabated to infinity?
 
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The acceleration continues upto the speed of light the ultimate terminal velocity although it will actually approach light speed and never reach it.
 
You will continue to accelerate...forever...but you will never reach the speed of light. Of course in the real world you would not be able to accelerate forever, as you would splat into a planet or star or something. It would hurt.
 

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