Why can't I accelerate a block to the speed of light by simply applying a constant force?
Suppose I have a block that is initially at rest, and I apply a constant force such that, according to Newtonian mechanics, it experiences a constant acceleration of 100 m/s².
My reasoning is:
• The force remains constant.
• Therefore, the acceleration remains constant.
• As long as I keep applying the force, the velocity should keep increasing.
• Eventually, after enough time, shouldn't the block reach the speed of light?
However, I often read that it is impossible for any object with nonzero rest mass to reach the speed of light.
Where exactly does my reasoning break down?
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