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= Solution

For a <null vector>, the <perfect fluid in general relativity> tensor gives
$$
T_{\alpha\beta}V^\alpha V^\beta
=(\rho+P)(u_\alpha V^\alpha)^2,
$$
because $g_{\alpha\beta}V^\alpha V^\beta=0$. For <phantom energy>, $\rho+P=(1+w)\rho<0$. A nonzero $u_\alpha V^\alpha$ therefore makes the contraction negative, so phantom energy violates the <null energy condition>.

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