Antimatter has gravity and interacts with gravity exactly like matter does.jweygna1 said:How does antimatter interact with massive matter through gravity. Does it still attract? I know most antiparticles are stored using electromagnetic fields so we wouldn't see the effect of gravity, but have we ever just let one loose and seen if it falls to the earth?
erm... You lead a much more exciting life than most of us...maverick_starstrider said:We see anti-matter all the time and, these days, there's really nothing particularly exotic about it.
Antimatter is a type of matter composed of particles that have the same mass as their corresponding particles in regular matter, but with opposite electrical charges.
Antimatter and regular matter can interact through the fundamental forces of nature, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. However, when they come into contact, they annihilate each other, releasing large amounts of energy in the form of photons.
Antimatter and regular matter also interact through the force of gravity. Just like regular matter, antimatter has mass and therefore exerts a gravitational force on other objects. This force is the same as the force exerted by regular matter of the same mass.
Yes, the annihilation of antimatter with regular matter releases a huge amount of energy. However, it is currently very difficult and expensive to produce and contain antimatter, so it is not a practical source of energy at this time.
Studying antimatter can help us understand the fundamental laws of physics and the origins of the universe. It can also have practical applications in fields such as medical imaging and cancer treatment. Additionally, research on antimatter can lead to advancements in energy production and propulsion systems for space travel.