Exploring the transformation of matter into energy, this chapter discusses examples like thermonuclear fusion in the sun and the creation of particles from energy. It also delves into historical attempts to measure the speed of light, referencing Galileo's experiments and the calculation using Earth's orbit as a baseline. The conversation highlights the significance of the speed of light in defining scientific measurements and its consistency as a fundamental constant.
What happens to quarks during spaghettification? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about positrons, how we got the speed of light, where the Big Bang took place, and more!
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