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if. the speed of light has the same velocity as sound?
wat would happen? compare to now?
wat would happen? compare to now?
The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. The speed of sound varies depending on the medium it is traveling through, but in dry air at sea level, it is approximately 343 meters per second.
The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound because light travels through a vacuum, which has no particles to slow it down. Sound, on the other hand, travels through a medium such as air, which contains particles that cause friction and slow down the speed of sound.
Since light travels faster than sound, we often see events before we hear them. This is especially noticeable during thunderstorms, where we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. The difference in speed also affects how we experience events, such as a delayed echo when shouting in a large open space.
The speed of light is considered constant in a vacuum, but it can be slowed down when traveling through materials such as water or glass. The speed of sound can also be affected by the medium it is traveling through, as well as temperature, humidity, and altitude.
The speed of light is typically measured using devices such as lasers, while the speed of sound is measured using specialized equipment such as a sonic anemometer. Scientists also use mathematical equations and experiments to calculate and verify the speed of light and sound.