The Speed of Light in the General Theory of Relativity

Peter J Riggs

The Speed of Light in the General Theory of Relativity

Peter J Riggs

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The assumption that a varying speed of light is allowed within the context of General Relativity appears occasionally in the physics literature. It is indicated why this assumption is not supported.

Original language	English
Article number	043004
Number of pages	3
Journal	Physics Education
Volume	60
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 2025

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The Speed of Light in the General Theory of Relativity

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