Can Objects with Zero Mass Move Without an Applied Force?

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Objects with zero mass and zero inertia do not conform to traditional definitions of movement and force. In the discussion, it is established that such entities would not be classified as "objects" but rather as free space. The concept of force applies only to inertial objects, indicating that the notion of spontaneous movement without an applied force is fundamentally flawed.

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Is it true that if an object has zero mass, and zero inertia, it would move spontaneously in any direction without an applied force?
 
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Mt. Nixion said:
Is it true that if an object has zero mass, and zero inertia, it would move spontaneously in any direction without an applied force?

It wouldn't be an "object" would it? It'd be free (n-dimensional?) space I think.
 
yes, in a way it is true, but forces by its very definition applies only to inertial objects so it isn't really that the object can move without an applied force, strictly speaking.
 

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