Relativity.

I'm a layman to the extreme so please feel free to show me just how dumb I really am. My math is pathetic but I feel I'm exceptional with just the theory of things. In any case, I present this very basic situation.

An atom traveling closer and closer towards the true velocity of light would also increase in mass.

Given enough time and speed incremental gain, the atom would appear to be the size of a galaxy or solar system to an outside observer.


The theory of the big bang establishes everything radiated outwards from a specific (maybe) point in space. Starting off as simple particles and molecules, they continue their outward expansion even now. Since their path would have no friction or gravity/pulling forces (lack of better terms), they would never slow down. Assuming they generate their own energy, they would speed up into infinity, never reaching the speed of light but getting close enough (to light speed) to gain exponential mass.

My point being... wouldn't ordinary atoms look like solar systems (or more) from our vantage point in space? Obviously they would have to be outside of our current system (and speed) in order to appear this way.

 

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Oops, you've double-posted.
Answered in the other thread.

 

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On purpose. I was hoping to expose both forums to the subjection. I also answered in the other thread.

 

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Please avoid double posts, as per forum policy.