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Welcome to another episode of The Fast Fact!
Today, we're diving into the fascinating topic of the speed of light, a fundamental concept that has revolutionised our understanding of the universe.
We all know light zips through space at an incredible pace, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. But what's truly astonishing is that this speed is a constant, no matter how fast you're moving, or how fast the source of light is traveling.
Unlike a ball thrown while running, light’s speed remains unchanged, a principle at the core of Einstein's theory of special relativity.
We'll explore how groundbreaking experiments, like the Mickelson-Morley experiment, debunked prior assumptions and highlighted the interplay between space and time.
These revelations are not just theoretical, they play a crucial role in modern technologies, such as GPS, ensuring pinpoint accuracy with the universe's constant in mind.
So join us as we shed light on this cosmic constant that reshapes our reality!