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Speed of light (c)
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Speed of light (c)
Speed of light (c) is a fundamental physical constant equal to 299,792,458 m/s. It is the maximum speed at which information or matter can travel.
Mach (Mach)
Mach is a unit of speed based on the speed of sound in air. Mach 1 is equal to the speed of sound, which varies with air temperature (approximately 343 m/s at 20°C).