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No, time does not flow in reverse for objects moving at superluminal speeds (speeds faster than light). According to our current understanding of physics, as described by the theory of special relativity, objects with mass cannot reach or exceed the speed of light in a vacuum. Therefore, the concept of time reversal does not apply to objects traveling faster than light.

As an object with mass approaches the speed of light, time dilation effects occur, causing time to slow down for the moving object relative to a stationary observer. This means that the moving object experiences time passing more slowly compared to the stationary observer. However, even as the velocity approaches the speed of light, time never stops or reverses for the moving object.

It's important to note that the theory of special relativity prohibits objects with mass from reaching or exceeding the speed of light because it would require an infinite amount of energy. Objects with mass would require an infinite amount of energy to accelerate to the speed of light, and it is not possible with our current understanding of physics.

Therefore, the principles of relativity that describe time dilation effects do not apply to superluminal speeds, and time does not flow in reverse for objects traveling faster than light.

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