E=mc2 | If something has near zero mass, can it move?

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In the discussion regarding the movement of objects with near-zero mass, it is established that objects with zero mass, such as photons, can only travel at the speed of light (C). In contrast, objects with non-zero mass can move at any speed below C. The question raised about electrons and their movement highlights a common misconception about mass and motion, particularly in the context of quantum physics and wave-particle duality.

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Ok, I'm still only in high school (UK) and we haven't covered Quantum Physics yet, but I know a thing or two; however, don't get mad if I get something wrong.

So here's my question:

Am I correct by saying that if something has let's say theoretically 0 or near 0 mass it would not be able to move/accelerate? If so, how do electrons move, for example, when being fired from a source/or just orbiting a nucleus? Is that another reason towards electrons behaving as waves?

Do correct me, if I have made mistakes - I am still trying to learn new things. Thanks
 
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Objects of zero mass only travel at C. Objects with non-zero mass can travel at any speed below C.
 
Why would something with near 0 mass not be able to move? I suspect you're seeing something that isn't there with [tex]E=mc^2[/tex]...
 

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