speed of light Posts

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Ready to Learn How Fast the Speed of Light Actually Moves!

The speed of light moves inordinately fast for those of us on Earth, soaking in the Sun’s rays. While it may seem instantaneous for us, the heat of the sun actually takes approximately eight minutes to reach us. As we move further across the galaxy, it reaches other planets and stars much slower.

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The Speed of Light Visualized in a Magnificent Video

This video will demonstrate very clearly how a photon (a particle of light) travels from Earth to Mars. The magnitude of the distance will help you understand why we haven't landed there yet.

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Science Lesson: What is the Speed of Dark?

Most of us know the fastest thing in the world is light. Light travels so fast it can go around the world almost 7 times in one second! But have you ever asked yourself what the speed of DARK is? How long, after we turn off the lights, does darkness appear?

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The Future Will Be Fast With These High-Speed Trains

Have you ever had the opportunity of riding aboard a high-speed train? It’s quite amazing how fast trains all over the world have become these days and how quickly they are helping people zip from one city to another. However, the future holds even more promise.

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The Amazing Light Dance!

This amazing dance group will wow you with a rarely seen light dance, in which the dancers make use of light suits and darkness to appear and disappear from the stage, with beautiful choreography , this dance is a rare sight! The Amazing Light Dance!

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These People Set World Records for Their Incredible Speed

From typing to talking, these people are the record holders in sheer speed and force of will. Whether it's sports or calculating, these talented individuals really push the pedal to the metal.

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Caracal: The Sly Predator That Uses Stealth and Speed

The pointy-eared cat uses stealth and speed to take down its prey. Caracals may not be as well-known as big cats like lions and tigers, but they are no less fascinating.

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High Speed Rail Lines In the US - Is It Possible?

To make things easier, the state decided to build a high-speed rail line connecting the two cities. Construction on California's first high-speed railway began over 20 years ago, yet the rail line is nowhere near being completed. Some experts think that the massive project may never be finished.

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Will There Soon Be a High Speed Railway System in the US?

It’s a shame, as trains are by far the safest mode of transportation, and having a better network of passenger trains could save so many lives every year, not to mention that modern high speed trains are much faster than trains. This, however, may soon change, learn the details in the video below.

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Need for Speed – France's Record-Breaking SUPERFAST Train

Among Europe's top five fastest trains, SNCF's Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) has been running at an impressive operational speed of 320 km/h (198.8 mph) since its introduction in 1981, but can reach up to 350 km/h (217 mph) in some sections.