harrow@exodus.DEC (Jeff Harrow NCSE TWO/E92 DTN=247-3134) (05/13/85)
Well, when I posed the 'speed of light' question, I didn't know just
what type of responses to expect...
I'd like to say "Thanks" to all of you who responded to this layman's
request. To provide just a bit of background, I've been a sci-fi. addict
for 25 years, and have been familiar with the authors' perceived EFFECTS
of time dilation, etc, but couldn't reconcile that with my Newtonian
concepts of the perceived low-C world.
The explanations which I received were, by and large, excellent, and
since most were posted to this net, I won't bother to repeat them.
I will say, however, that the ability to ask a question and receive
personalized explanations from notable experts in the field represents
one of the most fantastic educational opportunities which exist in the
world today!!
Anybody who questions the "worth" of the phone bills that support the
net should give it a try!
Jeff
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