Does Absolute Zero Equal Zero Weight?

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Absolute zero does not equate to zero weight because interactions with the Higgs field are fundamental to mass, not just a matter of movement. Mass is not increased by interactions; rather, the Higgs field is responsible for giving particles their mass. Additionally, the concept of "zero speed" is flawed, as it implies a preferred frame of reference, which does not exist in physics. Therefore, even at absolute zero, mass remains due to the inherent properties of particles interacting with the Higgs field. The discussion highlights the complexities of mass and motion in relation to fundamental physics principles.
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If interactions with the Higgs field make something have more mass, and if movement creates interactions with the field, then wouldn't something at absolute zero have no weight (zero speed, so no interaction with the Higgs field)?
 
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onion3000 said:
If interactions with the Higgs field make something have more mass, and if movement creates interactions with the field, then wouldn't something at absolute zero have no weight (zero speed, so no interaction with the Higgs field)?
First, interactions w/ the Higgs fields don't make things have "more" mass, it makes them have mass. Period.

Second, there is no such thing as "zero speed". That assumes a preferred frame of reference and there is no such beast.
 

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