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light speed

 

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Noun light speed has 1 sense
  1. speed of light, light speed, c - the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second
    --1 is a kind of speed, velocity; constant

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Light Speed

Description:

Light speed is the maximum speed at which light can travel in a vacuum, approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (186,282 miles per second). It is a fundamental constant in physics and one of the most important concepts in the theory of relativity.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun (Physics Sense):

  1. The speed of light in a vacuum is constant and is commonly referred to as light speed.
  2. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, nothing can exceed light speed.

As a Noun (General Sense):

  1. The spaceship traveled at incredible speeds, nearing light speed.
  2. The Flash is a superhero known for his ability to move at light speed.

As an Adjective:

  1. The light-speed internet connection allowed for seamless video streaming.
  2. The Formula 1 racecars are designed to achieve light-speed acceleration.

As an Adverb:

  1. The cheetah ran light-speed, effortlessly catching its prey.
  2. The news spread light-speed across the internet, reaching millions of people instantly.

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