Convert meter/hour to Velocity of light in vacuum
Please provide values below to convert meter/hour [m/h] to Velocity of light in vacuum [c], or Convert Velocity of light in vacuum to meter/hour.
How to Convert Meter/hour to Velocity Of Light In Vacuum
1 m/h = 9.26567005231332e-13 c
Example: convert 15 m/h to c:
15 m/h = 15 × 9.26567005231332e-13 c = 1.389850507847e-11 c
Meter/hour to Velocity Of Light In Vacuum Conversion Table
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Meter/hour
Meter per hour (m/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The meter per hour has been used historically in various contexts to measure slow speeds, especially in fields like transportation and engineering, though it is less common today due to the adoption of SI units like meters per second.
Current Use
Currently, meter per hour is primarily used in specialized applications such as measuring slow-moving processes, environmental monitoring, or in certain industrial contexts where precise, low-speed measurements are required.
Velocity Of Light In Vacuum
The velocity of light in vacuum, denoted by the symbol c, is the constant speed at which electromagnetic waves propagate through empty space, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
History/Origin
The concept of the speed of light has been studied since the 17th century, with significant contributions from scientists like Ole Rømer, who first estimated its finite speed in 1676, and Albert Michelson, who refined measurements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The value of c was precisely defined in 1983 by the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The speed of light in vacuum is a fundamental constant used in physics, astronomy, and engineering. It underpins theories of relativity, defines the meter in the SI system, and is essential for calculations involving electromagnetic radiation and high-speed phenomena.