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Re: A Physics Quiz of a different type

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
Well, wouldn't you be able to reach c, but not exceed it? That means you CAN reach c.

No, you wouldn't be able to reach c.

Going past c is what requires infinite energy, reaching c needs just a smidgen less than infinity.

Reaching c requires infinite energy.

And yes, we're assuming the object rest mass is nonzero
I see Aren beat me to it.

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