Speed of light; source; frame of reference

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The discussion centers on the concept that the speed of light cannot be relative to its source, as experimental evidence contradicts this notion. Participants reference specific experiments, including observations of binary stars and binary pulsars, to support their claims. The consensus is that while one might theorize about light's relativity to its source, empirical data consistently shows it remains constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference. The conversation emphasizes the importance of experimental validation in understanding the principles of relativity. Overall, the speed of light is upheld as a fundamental constant in physics.
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why can't speed of light be relative to it's source?
 
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LLT71 said:
why can't speed of light be relative to it's source?
Because experiment says otherwise.
 
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LLT71 said:
why can't speed of light be relative to it's source?
I guess that it "could" be, but experimental evidence shows that it isn't.

Edit: jbriggs444 was faster!
 
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which ones? I don't understand "why is that so"
thank you!
 
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