2006-06-28 02:51:52 · 15 answers · asked by JustThinking 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No! It would take someone of a stature in physics greater than that of Einstein to claim that the speed of light is faster or slower in other parts of the universe. The speed of light is constant
throughout the universe and the reason that light cannot escape
a black hole's gravity is because the gravity is so strong. And that's due the amount of mass of the black hole.
2006-06-28 03:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by albert 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
some light DOES escape the gravity of a black hole, and it does not go faster or slower regardless of whatever it hits. when it hits an object, such as a wall, it is dissapated because light is nothing but energy. all forms of energy travel at the speed of light, but light is the only visible form of energy. Some stars actually even have their paths blocked by black holes, so they are dimmer and since the surviving light bends around it, they are in the wrong position sometimes. I hope that I helped you.
2006-06-28 03:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speed of light can vary, but it does not change enough to change any calculations that you would do. For a black hole, the speed of light is the same, but the gravity is so stong that it can pull the light back.
2006-06-28 03:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by q2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "speed of light" is a number which refers to the speed of light in space with no interruptions or medium. The actual speed changes with the density of the medium, which is why you see that a pencil looks curved when you stick it halfway into a glass of water, but all light is the same and has the same properties.
2006-06-28 03:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mike B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speed of light is a constant. And the "slowing down" is actually the light "bending" in a space time continuim. Einsteins theories or relativity can explain much better than I can.
2006-06-28 03:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by micron816 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one comprehend what takes position once you flow the shape horizon of a black hollow (that's the position no mild or something else can get away from the black hollow). it really is accessible that you will be travelling swifter than % of light, which also signifies that you're also travelling backwards in time. sure, you won't be able to commute swifter than mild once you're outside the shape horizon. yet at present there is actual idea to describe what takes position interior the shape horizon. as a remember of reality, particular and prevalent Relativity tells us that on the shape horizon time looks to end.
2016-10-13 22:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by ikeda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the speed of light can vary some when the gravity of a planet pulls the light toward it
2006-06-28 02:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no .light is at a constant speed wither its here on earth or in another Galaxy.at least that is what science believes at this time but that could change in the future as our knowledge of the universe grows.
2006-06-28 03:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by Druski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Einstein, the speed of light is constant - everywhere, anytime
2006-06-28 03:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
The light just curves back towards the BH
2006-06-28 02:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Vermin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋