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According to our current understanding of physics, as described by the theory of special relativity, it is not possible for an object with mass to travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. The speed of light in a vacuum, denoted by 'c', is considered to be the cosmic speed limit.

As an object with mass accelerates closer to the speed of light, its energy and momentum increase, and its mass effectively becomes infinite. To accelerate an object with mass to the speed of light, it would require an infinite amount of energy, which is not achievable.

Additionally, special relativity predicts that as an object approaches the speed of light, its length in the direction of motion contracts, and time dilation occurs. These effects become more significant as the velocity approaches 'c'. From the perspective of an observer traveling at speeds close to 'c', time would appear to slow down, and lengths in the direction of motion would appear to contract. However, even with these effects, the speed of light would still remain an insurmountable barrier.

It is important to note that while there may be speculative theories or concepts that propose faster-than-light travel, such as wormholes or warp drives, these are purely hypothetical and purely speculative at this point. They are not supported by experimental evidence or confirmed by our current understanding of physics.

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