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Energy = Mass x Speed of Light Squared ??

12/18/2009 2:30 PM

Astrophysics tells us that not only is the universe expanding, but that it is accelerating, due to the effect of Dark Energy which is said to comprise 74% of the mass of the universe. With unbridled acceleration, we are told that our view of galaxies will start to "blink out" in time as they reach the speed of light, an obvious consequence of eternal acceleration. What will actually happen however, when a mass like a galaxy reaches a speed that Einstein tells us will result in infinite mass. I know this is a big universe, but won't something of "infinite" mass be a problem?

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Re: Energy = Mass x Speed of Light Squared ??

12/24/2009 12:17 PM

Jorrie,

Thank you for your well articulated reply. Between Roger and yourself some headway has been made in my understanding. It sounds like the laws of physics either don't or may not apply in the realm of Roger's kitchen or oven. By this I mean the outside skin of the dough as observed from the baker's perspective can move at the speed of light (and eventually will and more) and our equations cannot account for this observance. I believe this is what you two are saying? Please comment.

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