Definition:Speed of Light/Also known as
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The speed of light is also seen referred to as velocity of light.
However, it can be argued that speed of light is better, as in this context we are concerned only with the magnitude of that velocity.
Sometimes the words in vacuo are added, which is Latin for in a vacuum.
Sources
- 1969: J.C. Anderson, D.M. Hum, B.G. Neal and J.H. Whitelaw: Data and Formulae for Engineering Students (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $3.$ Physical Constants