Quote: the word "simultaneous" requires the speed of light; sharper definitions are not possible; a constant speed of light does not contradict concepts of position, velocity, and time

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It is natural in this respect to compare … experiments in which the velocity of light enters … that propagate infinitely fast, then relativity theory would … in the definition of simultaneity the velocity of … [so] there is room left for the postulate of the constancy … the words "position, velocity, time."   Google-1   Google-2

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