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Why is C the symbol for the speed of light? (2004) (math.ucr.edu)
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[โ€“] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Uhh, it's because you can "see"/"C" light. Shorthand, duhh.

[โ€“] uncle_moustache@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Latin "celeritas". Translation: speed/velocity