Episode 108
What happens to light travelling at light speed?
We work out what would happen if you shone a light whilst travelling at light speed. Would you see anything?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
June 13, 20103m 57s
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Show Notes
We work out what would happen if you shone a light whilst travelling at light speed. Would you see anything? Would an observer see anything? Plus, we ask if dogs really can watch TV. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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