Mass is Energy Moving Faster then Light?

In summary, there is a video that has been shared and there are concerns about the arguments made in the video. The response received includes a formula for interpreting energy, which can be verified by taking into account velocity and mass. There are also comments about the video being of poor quality and concerns about the accuracy of the gamma factor used in the formula.
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Wondering if any of you who are more competent in SR/GR than I am have seen this:



The arguments made in the video seem wrong on so many levels. In response to a comment I made I received this:

E = integral (p(v)*dv) is the most efficient interpretation of Energie. this is the correct interpretation mass appears from negativ acceleration from speed of light Energie depends only on speed relativ to c.

this formula can be simply verified if you take E = Integral ( p(v)*dv) p(v) = v* m*gamma(v) for gamme(v) = 1/sqrt(1-v²/c²).

E= integral( v*m/sqrt/(1-v²/c²))*dv) = [ -m*c²*sqrt(1-v²/c²)] from v0 to v1.

For v0=0 and v1 = c you get E=m*c². For v0 = v and v1 = c you get E² = m²*c4+c²*v²*m² ...for small v1 < c/10 you can see that the result will equal E=v²*m/2


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That video looks like crap. It has just text, still images, and music.
 
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[tex]E=\gamma mc^2 = \frac{mc^2}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}}[/tex]

His gamma factor is wrong...

If his gamma factor was correct, then for v approaching c, then the energy approaches 0...whereas the energy should approach infinity.
 

1. What is the concept behind "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light?"

The concept behind "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light" is based on Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2, which states that mass and energy are equivalent and can be converted into one another. This means that a massive object has a large amount of energy, and if this energy is somehow released, it can move at speeds faster than light.

2. Is it possible for an object to move faster than the speed of light?

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the speed of light is the ultimate speed limit in the universe. This means that it is not possible for an object with mass to reach or exceed the speed of light. However, the concept of "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light" suggests that the energy released from mass can potentially travel faster than light.

3. How does this concept relate to the theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity is the foundation for the concept of "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light." The theory states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion. This means that the speed of light is the same for all observers, and nothing with mass can travel faster than it. However, the conversion of mass into energy allows for the potential of energy to exceed the speed of light.

4. Can this concept be applied to everyday situations?

The concept of "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light" is primarily applicable in the realm of theoretical physics and is not often seen in everyday situations. However, it has been observed in particle accelerators, where particles are accelerated to near the speed of light, and their mass is converted into energy.

5. What are the potential implications of "Mass is Energy Moving Faster than Light"?

If this concept were to be proven true, it would challenge our understanding of the laws of physics and have significant implications for space travel and the possibility of time travel. It could also potentially lead to the development of new technologies that harness the energy released from mass into faster-than-light speeds.

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