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The definition of metre based on velocity of light is considered to be absolutely constant, why?

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To understand why the definition of a meter based on the velocity of light is considered absolutely constant, we can break it down into a few key points: ### Step 1: Definition of a Meter The meter is defined as the distance that light travels in a vacuum in a specific amount of time, specifically in 1/299,792,458 of a second. ### Step 2: Nature of Light in a Vacuum The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. This speed is a fundamental constant of nature, denoted as 'c'. ...
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