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In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light in vacuum is $c$ locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called $c$) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c$c$ in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light in vacuum is $c$ locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called $c$) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light in vacuum is $c$. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called $c$) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is $c$ in all inertial frames but it can vary in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

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Can the speed of light in vacuum depend on the acceleration of the frame of reference?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light in vacuum is c$c$ locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called c$c$) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

Can the speed of light depend on the acceleration of the frame of reference?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light is c locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called c) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

Can the speed of light in vacuum depend on the acceleration of the frame of reference?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light in vacuum is $c$ locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called $c$) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

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Can the speed of light depend on the acceleration of the frame of reference?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light is c locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called c) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of Physicsphysics?

Can speed of light depend on the acceleration of frame of reference?

In general theory of relativity, speed of light is c locally. In special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that speed of light is the same (called c) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is

Does this statement violate principle of equivalence or special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of Physics?

Can the speed of light depend on the acceleration of the frame of reference?

In the general theory of relativity, the speed of light is c locally. In the special theory of relativity, a postulate is made that the speed of light is the same (called c) in all inertial frames.

Consider the following statement:

"The speed of light is c in all inertial frames but it can vary (even locally) in accelerating frames."

My question is:

Does this statement violate the principle of equivalence or the special theory of relativity or any fundamental law of physics?

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