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Re: Lightspeed constant...

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From: da... Jonathan
Date: Wed, 04 Dec 1996 00:00
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That's a good question.  Not sure why it's posted to this group but
I've wondered that myself.  somebody please elaborate.

-jonathan



Charles Han <ds...@pop.erols.com> wrote:

>If you find this thread ininteresting, feel free to not read the
>following question:
>
>I have basically no background in this field (besides an 8th grade GT
>science education), but a few days ago, this thread had an interesting
>discussion about approaching light-speed.  As I recall, it was made
>apparent that, as an object approaches lightspeed, its mass approaches
>infinity.  Doesn't the Law of Conservation of Matter prohibit any gain
>or loss of mass?
>
>I know that the question just might seem foolishly simple for some, and
>the answer may just go completely over my head, but could someone please
>answer with a simple reply?  Thanks a lot.
>
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Subject: Re: Lightspeed constant...
Date: 1996/12/04
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