Edit: Due to popular demand FatTony Search servers are down for the time being. but has gone open source just in time (Yes that’s how it works 😡) . You may now get responses from other users. Servers will be back up some time later.

  • DeLacue@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    6 months ago

    Given that the speed of light is the upper limit for changes to propagate through the universe; if you had a four light-year long indestructible rod and you move one end of the rod how long until the other end moves?

    • ripcord@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      6 months ago

      Somewhat related: let’s say you’re moving at 80% the speed of light away from earth. Then you turn on a flashlight and point it away from earth.

      • How fast is the light emitted moving relative to you?
      • How fast is it moving relative to earth?