Do Ghostly Entities Have Mass Like My Reflection or Shadow?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether mirror reflections and shadows possess mass, exploring the nature of optical images and their physical properties. Participants express curiosity about the implications of these concepts in relation to ghostly entities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether a mirror reflection has mass, comparing it to the concept of a shadow.
  • Another participant argues that terms like "your mirror reflection" and "shadow" are not well-defined objects, suggesting that asking if they have mass is akin to asking if a color has mass.
  • A later reply supports the idea that optical images do not consist of matter, concluding that they do not have mass, while also noting an interesting observation about images interacting with each other.
  • Some participants express agreement with the points made, indicating a shared understanding of the concepts discussed.
  • One participant humorously mentions the elusive nature of ghosts in laboratory settings, implying challenges in scientifically studying such entities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that mirror reflections and shadows do not have mass, but there is some debate regarding the definitions and implications of these concepts. The discussion remains open to interpretation, particularly concerning the nature of ghostly entities.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in defining terms like "mirror reflection" and "shadow," which may affect the clarity of the inquiry about mass. The relationship between optical images and physical properties remains unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the philosophical implications of physical concepts, as well as those curious about the intersection of science and paranormal phenomena.

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Does my mirror reflection have mass? What about your shadow?
 
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"Your mirror reflection" is not a well-defined object (same for the shadow). Asking if it has mass is about as meaningful as asking "does the color red have mass?".
 
That makes sense. I am not involved in Physics in anyway, it was just something that I was curious about. Thank you.
 
Cubicks said:
Does my mirror reflection have mass? What about your shadow?
Optical images do not consist of matter so the answer has to be no. Interestingly, your image can be seen to bump into other images and knock them over. Now there's a thought. :smile:
 
Cubicks said:
That makes sense.
O yes that does

 
zwierz said:
O yes that does


damn daemons, they always disappear in a laboratory setting, that's why we can't scientifically conduct experiments on ghosts :wink:
 

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