Do Massless Particles Travel at Light Speed?

Thread starter jayaramas
Start date Oct 24, 2011
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Massless particles, such as photons, travel at the speed of light, a fact supported by observational evidence. The discussion emphasizes the fundamental nature of massless particles in physics, highlighting that their behavior aligns with established scientific principles. The conversation briefly touches on the complexities of particle movement and the evolution of physics since Newton's time. Overall, the consensus is clear that massless particles inherently move at light speed. This understanding is crucial for deeper explorations in modern physics.

Oct 24, 2011

jayaramas

do all mass less particles travel at the speed of light?

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Oct 24, 2011

Doc Al

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Yes.

Oct 24, 2011

Phrak

Doc Al said:

Yes.

Why?

Oct 24, 2011

Naty1

Why?

PHRAK...Stop teasing Doc Al!

Best answer I know: that's what we observe.

Oct 26, 2011

Phrak

But I was just getting started...

First we have "particles" and they're "moving", and this is supposed to be physics 200 years after Newton.

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