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From: js2j@mhuxt.UUCP (sonntag)
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Subject: Could someone explain why FTL is illegal?  In small words?
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Date: Wed, 31-Oct-84 09:59:25 EST
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Posted: Wed Oct 31 09:59:25 1984
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   It seems to be well known that Einstien's theories disallow relative
velocities higher than lightspeed.  It also seems to disallow passing infor-
mation faster than lightspeed.  I would greatly appreciate it if someone
could explain why in language that someone with a couple of years of
college physics and lots of calculus could understand.  
                               
  I never did like speed limits.
  Jeff Sonntag
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