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the speed of light is 300,000 kilometers per second. and if you ask about how far the sun is from earth that would be 150,000,000 kilometers so in calculation that would mean it would take just about 8 minutes and 17 seconds for the suns light and heat to travel to the earth. now imagine the earth without the o-zone layer we would be fried like Mercury. ☺
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At what speed does all electromagnetic energy travel?
Electromagnetic energy travels at c, the speed of light. The speed of light, c, is 299,729,458m/s
What forms of energy is the speed of light carried in?
I don't think the speed of light is carried by an energy. The light itself, however, possesses kinetic energy.
What is the relationship between light and the speed of light?
Energy is directly proportional to the square of the speed of light (in vacuum), where the constant of proportionality is the mass equivalent of the energy.
Why can satellites not attain the speed of light notwithstanding they are in absolute vacuum?
As the speed of an object approaches the speed of light, its kinetic energy approaches infinity. An object moving at the speed of light would require inifinite kinetic energy.
What does the funny formula the Einstein made up mean?
energy=mass times speed of light squared (times by itself) (e=energy m=mass c=speed of light) *This formula calculates the energy that an object can release when its atoms are split (Same process used in atomic bombs). The formula means Energy is equal to mass times the speed of light times the speed of light again. In other words energy = mass x speed of light x speed of light. In numbers it would be energy = mass x 299'792.456 x 299'792.456 (Speed of light = 299'792.456 km/s)*
Does matter turn into light when achieving the speed of light?
No, matter does not turn into light when achieving the speed of light. As an object with mass accelerates towards the speed of light, its energy increases, but it does not transform into light. It would require an infinite amount of energy to accelerate an object with mass to the speed of light.
Why is the speed of light in emc2?
E=Energy m=mass c=speed of light -Thunder
Energy is the speed of light squared times what number?
Not a "number." Energy is the speed of light squared times mass, so E = mc2.
At what speed can matter travel?
Matter can travel at any speed you like, if you can pump enough energy into it.The only limit is the speed of light. If you can supply it with enough energy, thenyou can make the matter move as close to the speed of light as you want it to,but there is not enough energy anywhere to make it move at the speed of light.
Is the speed of light the highest speed possible?
Yes, according to our current understanding of physics, the speed of light in a vacuum is the fastest speed at which energy, matter, and information can travel. Any object with mass that approaches the speed of light would require an infinite amount of energy to accelerate further.
What is the significance of the speed of light in the equation Emc2, and how does it relate to the concept of mass-energy equivalence?
The speed of light in the equation Emc2 is significant because it shows that energy and mass are interchangeable. This means that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa. The speed of light, denoted by 'c', is a constant that represents the maximum speed at which energy can travel in the universe. This relationship between energy, mass, and the speed of light is known as mass-energy equivalence, as proposed by Albert Einstein in his theory of relativity.
How do you Compare and contrast light and sound energy?
Light energy consists of electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light, while sound energy consists of mechanical waves that travel at a much slower speed. Light energy does not require a medium to travel through, whereas sound energy does. Light energy can travel through a vacuum, whereas sound energy cannot.
