Speed of Light = 12000 Lunar Orbits/Earth Day ?

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The discussion centers on the claim that the speed of light equals 12,000 lunar orbits per Earth day, as presented on a specific website. Participants express skepticism regarding the validity of this assertion, emphasizing the need for mathematical verification. The approximate distance of a lunar orbit is noted as 800,000,000 meters, and the calculation of seconds in a day is left to the reader. The consensus leans towards relying on established scientific theories, such as relativity, rather than unverified claims.

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  • Understanding of the speed of light and its measurement in meters per second.
  • Basic knowledge of lunar orbit distances (approximately 800,000,000 meters).
  • Familiarity with time calculations, specifically the number of seconds in a day.
  • Awareness of scientific theories, particularly Einstein's theory of relativity.
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  • Investigate the mathematical methods for verifying claims related to astronomical distances and speeds.
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Hi everybody ! Hope you're doing fine.
I didn't know where to post this so I decided to do it in the general section.
I've come across a website which deals with speed of light ...
It is said that the speed of light equals 12000 Lunar Orbits/Earth Day outside the gravitational field.
So please if someone could (seriously) check their claimings, I'll be very grateful.
Here are the links:
http://www.speed-light.info/variable_speed_of_light.htm
http://www.speed-light.info/speed_of_light_12000.htm

Thank you.

edit: This is an islamic website please don't care about that.
 
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I for one am not wasting any time reading this past the quote from the Qu'ran, and the passage trying to link angels with science. I suggest you focus your studies on actual theories that have stood the test of time (like relativity).
 
I just want someone (if possible) to check the calculations.
 
Light travels at how many m/s?

The distance of a lunar orbit is approximately 800,000,000 meters (Wikipedia, "lunar orbit").

The number of seconds in a day is up to you to calculate.

The figure you provide is about 2 times too small by my reckoning.
 
Loren Booda has provided a start for the math so that you can check it yourself, tdcaupv. And the religious tone to the sites you linked goes against the PR Rules. I'm locking the thread for now.
 

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