The speed of light is universally constant across all frames of reference, as established by the Michelson-Morley experiment and supported by Maxwell's equations, which define a constant 'c' without dependence on the coordinate system. The Michelson-Morley experiment aimed to test the validity of Maxwell's equations in different frames, ultimately reinforcing the concept of light's constant speed. This discussion highlights the foundational role of electromagnetism in understanding light's behavior.
PREREQUISITESStudents of physics, educators in electromagnetism, and anyone interested in the foundational principles of light and its behavior in different frames of reference.
K^2 said:They already did, because Maxwell's equations give you a constant c, without specifying coordinate system. So people thought that maybe Maxwell's equations are only valid in some special coordinate system, and so Michelson Morley experiment tried to verify that.