Re: How do we know that....c question.



gyansorova@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
the speed of light c is constant throughout the whole universe? Also,
if the universe is not uniform in c, how would this effect our
measurements and knowlege of astronomy of distant galaxies etc.


Physics FAQ: Is The Speed of Light Constant?
http://edu-observatory.org/physics-faq/Relativity/SpeedOfLight/speed_of_light.html

"Finally, we come to the conclusion that the speed of light is not
only observed to be constant; in the light of well tested theories
of physics, it does not even make any sense to say that it varies".



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