If we can get particles at CERN to near-light speeds, why can’t we extrapolate that to rockets?

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Alternatively, why can’t we put a particle accelerator on the back of a rocket and use that?

Edit: okay thanks guys it was a dumb question I see that now lol

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Rockets carry much more mass than a single particle which makes them much more difficult to accelerate in the same way.

There’s also the added surface area which creates more air-resistance/friction/vibrations that would easily tear any current designs for rockets apart.