Re: Is the speed of light really constant ?

From: Pax (pax1_at_whitesweb.com)
Date: 09/26/04 

Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 01:26:17 GMT

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> > a) 600 mph for 2 hours and 1200 mph for 1 hour
> | > b) 60 mph for 20 hours and 63 mph for 19 hours
> | > c) 30 mph for 40 hours and 30.77 mph for 39 hours
> | > d) 1200 mph for 1 hour and 'c' for 0 hours.
> | > e) Other - specify.
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> > Why would you choose b) in preference to c) ?
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> Because of certain "givens" as to human nature, b falls outside the
> probability of those givens wrt two individuals traveling separately who
are
> traversing a very long distance.

Correction once again:
The above comment should be in reference to c not b. When I'm dead, I'll
stop finding a constant need to correct myself.

Meanwhile, I want you to understand that although many of my comments come
in the form of arguments, that does not necessarily mean I consider my level
of understanding to be greater than yours, or your position to be incorrect,
more commonly the truth is just the opposite. I fully expect you to come
back with facts that refute my position and shore up yours if you don't
agree with me. This can be done amicably in such a way that, even if it is
found I am wanting on all scores, some of my comments might spark a new
direction for your thoughts on a subject in light of your more correct base
of understanding.

I'm not here to prove you or anyone else wrong, I'm here to discover what is
correct.

Be well - Pax

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