Is the speed of light always 299 792 458 m / s

In summary, the speed of light is measured to 299 792 458 m / s and 1 meter defined to 1/299 792 458 of the speed of light.
  • #36
Drakkith said:
I think every time you measure a meter it will be the same length. An objects physical dimensions may change from the point of view of your frame of reference due to relativistic factors, but you will never measure a meter as being different.

Yes this is what seems to be at least very logical, (based on holistic thinking).
 
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  • #37
HomogenousCow said:
This thread is very lacking in any quantitative discussion, and most of it is talk of meta-physical ideas such as "reality" and what not.

Exactly. And every time it starts going in the direction of science, one of the members here pushes it back.

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