Convert meter/second to Velocity of light in vacuum
Please provide values below to convert meter/second [m/s] to Velocity of light in vacuum [c], or Convert Velocity of light in vacuum to meter/second.
How to Convert Meter/second to Velocity Of Light In Vacuum
1 m/s = 3.33564095198152e-09 c
Example: convert 15 m/s to c:
15 m/s = 15 × 3.33564095198152e-09 c = 5.00346142797228e-08 c
Meter/second to Velocity Of Light In Vacuum Conversion Table
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Meter/second
The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled per second.
History/Origin
The meter per second has been used as a standard unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI) since the adoption of the SI system in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light.
Current Use
It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to measure velocity, such as in transportation, aerodynamics, and scientific research.
Velocity Of Light In Vacuum
The velocity of light in vacuum, denoted by the symbol c, is the constant speed at which electromagnetic waves propagate through empty space, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
History/Origin
The concept of the speed of light has been studied since the 17th century, with significant contributions from scientists like Ole Rømer, who first estimated its finite speed in 1676, and Albert Michelson, who refined measurements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The value of c was precisely defined in 1983 by the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The speed of light in vacuum is a fundamental constant used in physics, astronomy, and engineering. It underpins theories of relativity, defines the meter in the SI system, and is essential for calculations involving electromagnetic radiation and high-speed phenomena.