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Why is C the symbol for the speed of light? (2004) (math.ucr.edu)
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[-] uncle_moustache@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Latin "celeritas". Translation: speed/velocity

[-] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Uhh, it's because you can "see"/"C" light. Shorthand, duhh.

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