MadSci Network: Science History |
The speed of light is denoted by the small letter c because it is the
first initial of the Latin celeritas, "speed."
For more information on lightspeed, read chapters 6-9 in Isaac Asimov's Asimov on Physics (unfortunately out of print, but possibly available in your local library). | |
Dan Berger | |
MadSci Administrator |
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