Speed of Light: Expert Answers to Your Questions

In summary, the speed of light is the same as the gravity's speed. This is because the gravity's speed is the speed at which spacetime is distorted around a black hole. This means that the distance (eg time) in a black hole is not defined and strange. Additionally, the speed of light is the same as the black hole's gravity's speed. This is because the black hole's gravity is the force that causes spacetime to be distorted.
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BDfarsi
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hello scientists!
Im new user. so I don't know manythings about physics.

one more thing:I don't know english well.

I just have a question about "Speed of light".
Whats the real speed of it?
300,000 k/h Or 300,000,000.001 m/h?

whats the rule of it?

The light's speed is the same as the gravity's speed?

What are your answers?
 
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BDfarsi said:
I just have a question about "Speed of light".
Whats the real speed of it?
300,000 k/h Or 300,000,000.001 k/h?
The speed of light is 299,792,458 m/s. (≈ 300,000 km per second, not per hour.)

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light"
 
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thanks alot.
I think its very important in our equation and i didnt know it!it was too bad!

another question:
The light's speed is the same as the gravity's speed?

I think gravity has a real speed and It can't be faster than light. so why the black holes can suction the light?

thanks for your help!
 
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BDfarsi said:
another question:
The light's speed is the same as the gravity's speed?
Yes. A disturbance in the gravitational field is believed to travel at the speed of light.

I think gravity has a real speed and It can't be faster than light. so why the black holes can suction the light?
Spacetime around a black hole is so distorted it curves back onto itself. (I'm sure there are folks here who will give you a much more detailed answer, if you need one.)
 
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Its so good!

So I can not interpret.
I think even the distance (eg time) in a black hole is not defined and strange.
Let alone the speed!

A very small object, which is related to quantum mechanics and high crime s that gets laws of relativity. These two are not compatible! Is there a link between them?
 

FAQ: Speed of Light: Expert Answers to Your Questions

What is the speed of light?

The speed of light is the fastest possible speed at which energy, information, or matter can travel. In a vacuum, the speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (or 186,282 miles per second).

Who discovered the speed of light?

The speed of light was first accurately measured by Danish astronomer Ole Rømer in the late 17th century. However, it was physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell who provided the theoretical framework for understanding the speed of light as a fundamental constant in the 19th century.

Can anything travel faster than the speed of light?

Based on our current understanding of physics, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. This is known as the "cosmological speed limit" and is a fundamental principle of Einstein's theory of relativity.

How is the speed of light used in everyday life?

The speed of light has many practical applications in our daily lives, including in telecommunications (such as fiber optic cables), GPS technology, and medical imaging (such as X-rays and MRI scans). It is also a key component in the study of astronomy and the universe.

What is the significance of the speed of light?

The speed of light is a fundamental constant in our universe and plays a crucial role in many aspects of physics and our understanding of the world around us. It is also a key factor in the formulation of Einstein's theory of relativity and has revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and the laws of physics.

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