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Is it possible to travel faster than the speed of light? In a word, no—not so far, at least! Explore the possibilities with a video from Veritasium. The narrator responds to viewer-submitted ideas for creating devices or conditions that could lead to travel beyond the universe's speed limit.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Break the class into groups and have them research failed methods of faster-than-light travel
- Pause the video after each question and let students try to figure out why each method wouldn't be successful
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have prior knowledge of acceleration, inertia, and the behavior of light
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes animations or live demonstrations of the physics behind each suggestion
- The narrator explains each concept clearly and thoroughly
Cons
- None