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osiris774
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Hi I am new to understanding the theory of relativity so please excuse me. I can make sense of most of it. The one thing I am having a hard time grasping is:
If i travel at half the speed of light in one direction, light is still going by me at light speed in the same direction.
It takes 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach earth. So can't i theoretically pass that light leaving from the sun if i can make that same trip in 4 min?
please explain in Lamen's terms so i can understand.
Thanks for your time,
If i travel at half the speed of light in one direction, light is still going by me at light speed in the same direction.
It takes 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach earth. So can't i theoretically pass that light leaving from the sun if i can make that same trip in 4 min?
please explain in Lamen's terms so i can understand.
Thanks for your time,