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Do elementary particles have inertial mass in the same way composite objects have? If yes, does it have an impact on the motion or on the forces that act on them?
Are elementary particles subject to inertia?
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In summary: For example, inertia is the law that, in absence of forces acting on a body, a body will be stationary or else move in a straight line at a constant speed.In summary, inertia has an impact on the motion and on the forces that act on particles.
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Yes and yes. Do you have any reason to think otherwise?
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Thank you. Actually, I am interested about knowing the precise effect of inertia on (individual) particles. For example the role of inertia on an electron when it is made to accelerate or decelerate. I also want to know if that requires a force proportional to the mass of that particle as for composite objects. I want to know the exact way in which inertia (and also gravity) works at the subatomic level. Is there any difference in the "laws of motion" or interaction with forces in the subatomic world compared to the world of composite (visible) objects?DrClaude said:
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Yes.mitrasoumya said:
Newton's laws apply to all objects, it does not matter if they are composite or not.
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How do Newton´s laws map to the properties of wave functions?
For example, inertia is the law that, in absence of forces acting on a body, a body will be stationary or else move in a straight line at a constant speed.
What does this mean in terms of a wave function in absence of any potential? Plane wave? Are non-plane-wave functions subject to inertia?
For example, inertia is the law that, in absence of forces acting on a body, a body will be stationary or else move in a straight line at a constant speed.
What does this mean in terms of a wave function in absence of any potential? Plane wave? Are non-plane-wave functions subject to inertia?
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For one, there is the Ehrenfest theorem.snorkack said:
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The wave function is not the electron. It is a probability wave.snorkack said:
One very easy way to go about this, is the bending of electrons by a magnetic field (see for example Thompson's experiment)... There you can actually see the electronsmitrasoumya said:
(boom!)1. What is inertia?
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. It is a property of matter and is directly related to an object's mass.
2. Are elementary particles subject to inertia?
Yes, elementary particles are subject to inertia. Even though they have very small masses, they still have inertia and will resist changes in their motion.
3. How does inertia affect the behavior of elementary particles?
Inertia affects the behavior of elementary particles by making it more difficult to change their direction or speed. This is why particles with larger mass are more difficult to accelerate than particles with smaller mass.
4. Can inertia be overcome in elementary particles?
Yes, inertia can be overcome in elementary particles through the application of strong external forces. This can cause changes in their motion, such as acceleration or deceleration.
5. Why is understanding inertia important in the study of elementary particles?
Understanding inertia is important in the study of elementary particles because it helps us understand how they behave and interact with each other. It also plays a crucial role in various theories and equations used to describe the behavior of particles at the quantum level.
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