Relating physics forces and entropy

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The discussion centers on the relationship between potential energy, kinetic energy, and mass in the context of proton and electron interactions. When these particles are released, the decrease in potential energy translates into kinetic energy, but they lose some of this energy through electromagnetic radiation, leading to a decrease in mass rather than an increase. The concept of entropy is introduced, suggesting that accelerating particles increases entropy by dispersing energy, but it is clarified that entropy is not directly relevant to this scenario. Participants emphasize that binding energy and mass-energy equivalence are key concepts to understand in this context. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the complexities of energy transformations and the misinterpretation of entropy in relation to particle dynamics.
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Consider proton and electron are separated in space at some finite distance.Now suppose they released then the decrease in potential energy equals kinetic energy but as electrons or protons are accelerated they emit em and lose some gained kinetic energy.Also the mass is another form of energy.So there will be increase in mass.Can anyone relate all quantities.And i write entropy above because i thought the forces can exert on particles to accelerate them only becuse by doing so they increase entropy by dispersing energy in space with em waves and thus decreasing energy density am i right?
 
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Consider proton and electron are separated in space at some finite distance.Now suppose they released then the decrease in potential energy equals kinetic energy but as electrons or protons are accelerated they emit em and lose some gained kinetic energy.Also the mass is another form of energy.So there will be increase in mass.
It's a decrease in mass, not an increase; the particles have given up energy and hence mass when radiation is emitted. Google for "binding energy" and you'll find more.

And i write entropy above because i thought the forces can exert on particles to accelerate them only becuse by doing so they increase entropy by dispersing energy in space with em waves and thus decreasing energy density am i right?

Entropy is something completely different, isn't involved in this problem at all.
 
people made entropy disconnected i thought it is one of the basic property of universe
 
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