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The speed of light seems to be a speed limit in the Universe - it isn't possible to transport matter, energy, or information faster than that.
Others think that gravity travels faster; Einstein created a universe with an infinate speed of gravity -- it's in the geometry.
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What is c a variable for in physics?
Speed of light.
Is the sun faster than the speed of light?
Nothing travels faster then the speed of light (according to our understanding of physics)
What is needed for light speed plane?
A complete change in the "laws" of physics!
Why does the laws of classical physics break down as you approach the speed of light?
At speeds near the speed of light, the formulae from the Theory of Relativity show that there are discrepancies with classical physics - for example, in adding velocities. These discprepancies have been verified by many experiments. In theory the discrepancies arise at any speed, but if the speed is much lower than the speed of light, the difference between classical physics and the more accurate Theory of Relativity is so insignificant that it can be ignored, and you can safely use the simpler formulae of classical physics.
Will you ever travel faster than the speed of light?
As we understand physics today - No.
Is it possible for a human to travel in light speed?
Not by our current understanding of physics or technology.
What is the definition of speed in physics?
Velocity (speed) is distance traveled per unit time, e.g. speed of light is 186,300 miles per second
Which waves travel the fastest?
The light wave, which is electromagnetic energy, is the fastest wave. The speed of light, which is a physics constant, is the speed of light in a vacuum, and no object with mass can be accelerated to this speed.
What does VSL stand for?
VSL stands for "Visual Studio License." This refers to the license agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for using Microsoft's Visual Studio software development tool.
What branch of physics studies phenomena under extreme conditions such as objects near the speed of light?
Modern physics. More specifically, the Theory of Relativity.
Why is velocity is generally used in physics?
Velocity is generally used in physics because one type of velocity,expressed by the letter v, is constant in vacuum that is the speed of light(186,282.4 miles/sec) and this constancy makes v important in establishing frames of references.
Why is it important to measure the speed of light?
The speed of light is the fastest observed speed in nature thus far. It is critical in Einstein's equation for the energy of matter E=mc^2, where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light. It is also important for its implications in astrophysics. Black holes allow no light to escape an area, but if one can travel faster than light, one could conceivably escape the hole. It is also speculated as possible to go back in time if one could travel faster than light, or to traverse space in a zero amount of time. Many of the implications of light speed have weight in quantum and astronomical physics and are still being investigated.
