Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Light Speed Isn't The Fastest Speed an Object Can Travel

Light speed travels unbelievably fast through the vacuum of space, but when it strikes an object like water, it will slow down significantly. Scientists have been able to speed neutrons and electrons up faster than the speed of light within nuclear reactors and particle accelerators. Scientists also theorize that the universe's expansion moved faster than the speed of light when the big bang happened.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.