We just started the unit on relativity in my physics class. The speed of light is constant regardless of reference frame, so I started to wonder, "If you travel at the speed of light, can you see anything?"
I asked the professor about it, but I wasn't entirely clear. Apparently, in the reference frame of a photon, the universe is an "infinitely thin pancake."
This didn't really answer my question, so I tried again. This time the professor understood what I was trying to ask and responded, "That's a silly question because you can't move at the speed of light."
I responded: "I would say that my question is no more silly than this entire unit."
touche.
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9 years ago
I think the real question is if relativity pancakes taste better with syrup or powdered sugar...
ReplyDeleteI think the real question is if you will update your blog after finals. I'm hoping yes.
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