Naked Science Forum
Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: David Rich on 13/04/2014 12:14:10
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David Rich asked the Naked Scientists:
When an object reaches and exceeds the speed of sound, it is followed by a sonic boom as the sound it makes is left behind.
What would happen if an object reaches and exceeds the speed of light? Is there a similar effect occurring, with light? Is it invisible as the light is left behind the object?
Thank you
Regards
David Rich
What do you think?
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Yes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherenkov_radiation