CERN question.

SergiusPaulus

SergiusPaulus

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If two objects of equal mass collide head-on, and they were both initially moving at 50 mph in opposite directions, the relative speed between them is the sum of their speeds. Therefore, the speed of impact in this specific scenario would be 50 mph + 50 mph = 100mph.

At CERN if the collider can collide 2 particles at above 50% the speed of light would the speed of impact be greater than the speed of light?
If so would that create an environment for a theoretical tachyon to form from that collision?
 
As I remember, the answer to 2 objects taveling towards each at 50 mph will collide and release 4 times the energy.

I like that you came up with something in your second scenario that upsets the rule of Einstein's laws of motion. Good luck trying to convince anyone that was schooled with Einstein's laws that the speed of light law has been violated. You'll be treated like you are the dumb one.
 


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