If it were possible to drive through space in my car, and I was travelling faster than the speed of light, would my headlights shine behind me?
2006-07-22 23:03:05 · 11 answers · asked by Saudi Geoff 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
only if you left your car behind................
you'll have to try it and see
2006-07-22 23:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two answers to this question. The first is only relevant if you could actually go faster then the speed of light. If so, then the light being emitted from your lights would not have time to shine in front of you, it would simply light up your headlights. The second answer nullifies your question, because it is impossible to go faster than the speed of light; therefore your lights would always shine ahead of you.
2006-07-23 06:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Gerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, from your perspective, your headlights would still shine ahead at the speed of light. From an observer's perspectivethere would be no car or lights to see.
2006-07-22 23:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by jates572002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the theory of relativity you cannot travel faster than the speed of light, but if you were traveling near the speed of light and turned on your lights then the lights would turn on as normal and travel away from you normally at the speed of light......thats just weird.
2006-07-22 23:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by ashton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Light does not contain matter. There is nothing to pass. Light leaves the source at the speed of light. As you approach the SOL the beam will shorten to the point of origin. Thus, the light would still be on but it would not emit past the source.
2006-07-22 23:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by B G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they wouldn't...Einstein said this many years ago and all good theorists agree that the speed of light is relative, therefore would always shine ahead of you.
2006-07-22 23:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think it would leave a trail of light behind you.....wow id love to go into space,it would be great
2006-07-22 23:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but only if you were driving in reverse and listening to blue oyster cult
2006-07-22 23:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by Shizzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-22 23:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by Pink Laydee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reverse gear?
2006-07-22 23:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋