UM-Bot Posted July 31, 2003 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2003 A Brazilian physicist has resolved a paradox thrown up by Einstein's theory of relativity. According to the theory, objects travelling at close to the speed of light appear to get shorter when viewed by stationary observers. But from the viewpoint of those on the moving object, the observers - who are receding at close to the speed of light - appear shortened instead. View: Full Article | Source: nature.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuffypuffer Posted July 31, 2003 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2003 The only way to prove this is to build a subamarine that can reach light speed. But wouldn't the sub just shoot right off the earth anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleStuart Posted July 31, 2003 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2003 i suppose they could build a VERY big paddling pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judzec Posted August 4, 2003 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Why does it matter if it sinks or floats, who needs a submarine that travels at speed of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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