It means a lot in the real world, too, and I'm surprised D.S. doesn't know this.
Originally posted by carver9
Is this in an environmental area or can we use space showings as well?
Originally posted by DarkSaint85
Does the speed of light change, Carver?
The speed at which light propagates through transparent materials, such as glass or air, is less than c; similarly, the speed of electromagnetic waves in wire cables is slower than c. The ratio between c and the speed v at which light travels in a material is called the refractive index n of the material (n = c / v). For example, for visible light the refractive index of glass is typically around 1.5, meaning that light in glass travels at c / 1.5 ≈ 200,000 km/s (124,000 mi/s); the refractive index of air for visible light is about 1.0003, so the speed of light in air is about 299,700 km/s (186,220 mi/s) (about 90 km/s (56 mi/s) slower than c).
Carver, buddy, you're over-complicating this question, lmao.
Who has blitzed someone at, or near lightspeed?
No need to determine the environment in which the blitz occurred, the definition of a "blitz", etc, etc, etc.
For my nomination, I'll go with DBZ's Raditz, from the Saiyan saga. teehee
While the dub was certainly incorrect, Piccolo thought it would be impossible for him to dodge the special beam cannon, even after Raditz dodged all of his other attacks. Piccolo was previously able to instantly destroy the moon with a simple wave of ki. This points to said blast being at least around light speed, and still being slower than the Makkankosappo, which Raditz dodged at close range.
Therefore, even someone like Raditz combat speed was ~lightspeed.
Originally posted by SSJGGogeta
Carver, buddy, you're over-complicating this question, lmao.Who has blitzed someone at, or near lightspeed?
No need to determine the environment in which the blitz occurred, the definition of a "blitz", etc, etc, etc.
For my nomination, I'll go with DBZ's Raditz, from the Saiyan saga. teehee
While the dub was certainly incorrect, Piccolo thought it would be impossible for him to dodge the special beam cannon, even after Raditz dodged all of his other attacks. Piccolo was previously able to instantly destroy the moon with a simple wave of ki. This points to said blast being at least around light speed, and still being slower than the Makkankosappo, which Raditz dodged at close range.
Therefore, even someone like Raditz combat speed was ~lightspeed.
But let’s not try and not get DBz involved in any type of calculation. The series/Manga is self contradicting that it is impossible to make sense unless you start ignoring stuff to be biased
Originally posted by bluewaterrider
It means a lot in the real world, too, and I'm surprised D.S. doesn't know this.The speed at which light propagates through transparent materials, such as glass or air, is less than c; similarly, the speed of electromagnetic waves in wire cables is slower than c. The ratio between c and the speed v at which light travels in a material is called the refractive index n of the material (n = c / v). For example, for visible light the refractive index of glass is typically around 1.5, meaning that light in glass travels at c / 1.5 ≈ 200,000 km/s (124,000 mi/s); the refractive index of air for visible light is about 1.0003, so the speed of light in air is about 299,700 km/s (186,220 mi/s) (about 90 km/s (56 mi/s) slower than c).
The speed of light in a vacuum is c, which is a constant. The OP is referring to c or near c.
Northstar on Cyclops
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/xmen190005qg7.jpg
Northstar on Exterminators
1. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/Astonishing%20X-Men%20060-004_zpseszazmoz.jpg
2. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/Astonishing%20X-Men%20060-005_zpsfnv0g9yi.jpg
