Harnessing G-Field Energy for Mass Creation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of harnessing energy from a gravitational field (G field) to create mass. Participants explore the relationship between energy and mass, particularly in the context of gravitational fields and their properties.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the energy of a gravitational field already possesses mass, suggesting a direct relationship between energy and mass.
  • Others challenge this view by questioning the implications of a gravitational field having mass, particularly regarding its ability to travel at the speed of light (c).
  • A participant clarifies that fields do not travel, and only objects with zero rest mass can move at c, while still possessing inertial and gravitational mass.
  • Another participant expresses a misconception about fields, asking how a magnetic field (B field) created by a coil can affect objects at a distance, indicating a need for clarification on field propagation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the relationship between energy and mass in gravitational fields, and the nature of fields themselves remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the definitions and implications of mass in the context of gravitational fields and the propagation of fields, indicating potential limitations in their understanding.

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Can we turn the energy of a G field into mass ?
 
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cragar said:
Can we turn the energy of a G field into mass ?
Energy of a gravitational field already has mass. Any energy has mass.
 
I figured you would be the first to respond , so are you telling me there is no difference
between energy and mass , If the G field has mass then how does it travel at c .
 
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Fields don't travel.

And only objects with zero rest-mass can travel at c. They still have an inertial mass and gravitational mass.
 
to clear up my misconception about fields , when i create a B field by turning on a switch
to a coil of wire , how does the presence of the field get to a point away from the coil so that something far away can feel its presence .
 

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