What happens to electric charge in the destruction of mass by E=mc2?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of mass destruction as described by the equation E=mc², specifically focusing on the fate of electric charge and magnetic energy in such processes. Participants explore theoretical aspects of charge conservation, the relationship between mass and charge, and the existence of massless particles with charge.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that electric charge is conserved, suggesting that reactions converting massive charged particles into energy must start with zero net charge.
  • There is a discussion about the possibility of mass and charge existing separately, with references to uncharged particles like neutrons and neutrinos.
  • Participants note that while neutrons are composed of charged quarks, neutrinos do not carry charge.
  • It is mentioned that there are types of charge, such as color charge associated with gluons, which exist without mass, although electric charge does not.
  • One participant challenges the concept of "magnetic energy," indicating that it is not a recognized term in this context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between mass and charge, with some agreeing on conservation principles while others explore the nuances of massless particles and types of charge. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of mass destruction on charge.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the need to consider various conservation laws beyond charge, and there are unresolved definitions and assumptions regarding the terms used in the discussion, such as "magnetic energy."

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If m mass is complete ly distroy by e=mc2...then what happen about electric charge and magnetic energy?
 
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D.R.U said:
If m mass is complete ly distroy by e=mc2...then what happen about electric charge and magnetic energy?

Electric charge is conserved, so the only reactions that convert massive charged particles completely into energy have to start with zero net charge. For example, an electron (charge -1) and a positron (charge +1) can combine and convert completely to energy.

Be aware that are a whole bunch of thngs other than charge that have to be consered as well.

Thee's no such thing as "magnetic energy".
 
Okey .is this possible, mass and charge can live separate ly?
 
Mass and charge are both properties of objects. There are uncharged particles with mass, such as a neutron and a neutrino.
 
Newton make of quarks which have charge
 
True, neutrons are made of charged quarks. However, neutrinos are not.
 
Drakkith said:
True, neutrons are made of charged quarks. However, neutrinos are not.

Ok...thanks
 
You can also have types of charge without mass, just not the electric charge. Gluons have color charge, and are mass less.
 
Matterwave said:
You can also have types of charge without mass, just not the electric charge. Gluons have color charge, and are mass less.

okeuy
 

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