Can Energy exist with the absence of matter?

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Start date Apr 7, 2013
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In summary, According to Einstein's famous equation E=mc², energy and matter are two sides of the same coin, but energy can exist independently of matter and can even be converted into matter. Energy can exist without matter in various forms such as electromagnetic radiation, gravitational waves, and kinetic energy of particles. They are interrelated and can be converted into each other. Energy can be created without matter through nuclear reactions, but cannot be created or destroyed according to the law of conservation of energy. The absence of matter does not affect energy, but the presence of matter can affect the form and amount of energy present in a system.

Apr 7, 2013

Ayham

Please explain how :D

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Apr 7, 2013

syrf3763

Is Energy mean momentum in your question? I'm no pro, but still trying my best to answer your question.;p
Does light count? electromagnetic wave? isn't that depending on the definition of energy?

Apr 7, 2013

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Since a universe without matter would be observer-free, no measurements could be made so this is clearly not science.

1. Can energy exist without matter?

Yes, according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc², energy and matter are two sides of the same coin. This means that energy can exist independently of matter and can even be converted into matter.

2. How can energy exist without matter?

Energy can exist without matter in various forms such as electromagnetic radiation, gravitational waves, and kinetic energy of particles. These forms of energy do not require the presence of matter to exist.

3. Is energy the same as matter?

No, energy and matter are not the same. Matter has mass and takes up space, while energy does not have mass and does not take up space. However, they are interrelated and can be converted into each other.

4. Can energy be created without matter?

Yes, energy can be created without matter through nuclear reactions, where matter is converted into energy. However, according to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

5. How does the absence of matter affect energy?

The absence of matter does not affect energy, as energy can exist independently of matter. However, the presence of matter can affect the form and amount of energy present in a system, such as in the case of potential energy being converted into kinetic energy.