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sirissa
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We know that light propagates in a constant speed c, but what if we are moving in an air plane and then turning on the light, why the speed of light remains constant?...
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The speed of light, denoted by the symbol c, is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. It is considered to be the fastest speed at which energy, information, or matter can travel.
Constant velocity refers to a constant speed and direction of motion. The speed of light is the ultimate constant velocity, as it does not change regardless of the observer's frame of reference. This is one of the fundamental principles of Einstein's theory of special relativity.
According to the theory of special relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. As an object approaches the speed of light, its mass and energy increase, making it impossible to reach or exceed the speed of light.
The speed of light is typically measured using a method called the Michelson-Morley experiment. This involves using a beam of light and reflecting it back and forth between two mirrors. By measuring the time it takes for the light to travel the distance between the mirrors, scientists can calculate the speed of light.
Studying constant velocity and the speed of light has many practical applications in various fields, including physics, astronomy, and telecommunications. It also helps us better understand the nature of space and time, and how objects behave at high velocities.