The galaxies are receding at an increasing rate. At what distance will the speed equal that of light?

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The galaxies are receding at an increasing rate. At what distance will the speed equal that of light?

Surely that distance sets a theoretical limit to the size of the Universe ?.

2006-08-24 04:59:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Great question.

2006-08-24 05:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Put_ya_mitts_up 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Never, if Einstein is correct, as matter can't travel at the speed of light. If I'm not mistakne Quasars are the only bodies that travel at near light speeds.

2006-08-24 05:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

When they are no longer visible since they would be moving away at the speed of light, light would never reach the receiver.

2006-08-24 05:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by Carl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Blammmmmm! Head explolsion!

2006-08-24 05:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by pamphetamine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋