Re: Underestimating 'r'

Tim Tyler (tim@xxxxxxxxxxx) writes:
> In a discussion of relativity, you would probably not argue
> that c doesn't necessarly represent the speed of light, and
> that it might just as well represent the mass of an object.

You've got me wrong. I'm exactly the sort of person
who might do so. :-) Furthermore, I probably have used "c"
to mean something else in a relativistic calculation
(and then realized the possible ambiguity afterwards,
but was able to keep it straight, possibly by using
capital C for the speed of light, and probably got the
right answer anyway.)

Here I go. I'm about to prove you wrong (about whether
I would make such an argument or not):
"c" doesn't necessarily represent the speed of light,
even in a relativistic calculation. As long as the
person writing out the argument makes it clear at
the top of the page what "c" represents on that page,
it's OK. Symbols are inherently arbitrary.
--
Cathy Woodgold
http://www.ncf.ca/~an588/par_home.html
We are all Iraqis now.

.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Underestimating r
    ... > Tim Tyler writes: ... >> In a discussion of relativity, ... > even in a relativistic calculation. ... We can all adopt Humpty Dumpty' position. ...
    (sci.bio.evolution)
  • Re: Relativity craziness and tears from Einstein Dingleberry Wabnig
    ... his relativity craziness & tears from Einstein Dingleberry Raincoat- ... Wabbie, learn something, from Einstein himself. ... =2= Argue with Nobel prize commissioner, ... Face it, Wabbie, your "physics" is limited to your highschool pulpit ...
    (sci.physics)
  • Re: Ether-SR clocks hidden time rates
    ... > issue to your strawman and try dealing with relativity as if you ... >>start with Space and separate Time and end up with Space and separate ... > into something that bears no resemblence in order to argue against ...
    (sci.physics.relativity)
  • Re: Underestimating r
    ... >> Tim Tyler writes: ... >>> In a discussion of relativity, ... > We can all adopt Humpty Dumpty' position. ... As long as the person writing out ...
    (sci.bio.evolution)
  • Re: Michelson and Morley experiment
    ... When people as stupid as you argue for relativity PD, ... Everyone has to laugh a little harder because they finally find ...
    (sci.physics.relativity)