Is E=mc2 Related to Zeno's Paradox?

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The discussion explores the relationship between Einstein's equation E=mc² and Zeno's paradox, questioning the implications if E did not equal mc². Participants express confusion about the concept of infinity in relation to energy and matter, arguing that if everything is infinite, there would be no measurable midpoints. The conversation shifts to the nature of motion and the speed of light, with some asserting that absolute rest and motion are nonsensical in physics. Additionally, there is a call for clarity on how E=mc² relates to Zeno's paradox and the implications of these concepts on understanding the universe. The thread ultimately reflects a philosophical inquiry into the nature of reality and measurement in physics.
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Reedeegi said:
I'm sorry, but mathematics is not a physical science, nor will it ever be. While mathematics can often be used to describe physical phenomena, things such as Zeno's paradox do not hold in the real world.

Limits and differentials are mathematical objects used to formalize your "dividing infinitely," but you show only the intuitive, imprecise understanding of them. Before you argue about this subject, learn the formalism behind your intuition and you'll find that intuition can often lead you to such bizarre, erroneous conclusions as the ones that you've proposed.

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I am curious as to your take on the infinite divisability and progression of velocities approaching the limit of c
Thanks
 

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