On 25/12/2017 08:18, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 24/12/17 20:43, Bill Wright wrote:
What are the parameters that set the speed of electromagnetic
transmission in a vacuum? I've googled everywhere but I can't find the
answer. It's easy enough to find the figure but WHY? Why not
29,979,245.8 metres per second or 2,997,924,580 metres per second?

Bill

Not everything has a cause. Some things Just Are.

God was the traditional explanation of course.


I don't mean 'why' in the sense of there being a sentient being that
decided it (my personal philosophy is long past that); I mean 'why' in
the sense of wondering what the parameters are. Others have answered it.

Bill