Velocity of Objects Relative to Speed of Light

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Wannabeagenius
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Hi All,

I understand that nothing can go faster than light in a vacuum. What about the velocity of material objects relative to the speed of light in material media?

Thanks in advance.

Bob
 
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Things can go faster than light in a meidum. Do a google search for "Cherenkov Radiation".
 

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