Jump to content

Time and the speed of light

asprung
in Relativity

Featured Replies

How can the speed of light be constant when one of its factors - time -( per second) is not ?

Because the other parameter (distance) varies exactly in proportion to the variation of time.

 

As ytou accelerate, or enter a gravitiational field, Space rotates into time and Time rotates into space.

 

As we are stuck to viewing things in 3 dimensions, we see that the length contracts and Time seems to be slowed down. But it does so in an exact mathematical proportion.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.