The speed of light relative to still water is 2.25 * 10^8 m/s. If the water is moving past us, the speed of light we measure depends on the speed of the water. Do these facts violate Einstein’s second postulate? Explain.
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The speed of light relative to still water is 2.25 * 10^8 m/s. If
the water is moving past us, the speed of light we measure depends on
the speed of the water. Do these facts violate Einstein’s second postulate?
Explain.
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