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Does a photon have a mass?
The discussion centers on the nature of photons, specifically addressing whether they possess mass despite having momentum and energy. Participants assert that photons do not have mass, referencing established principles in physics. The conversation highlights the distinction between mass and the properties of momentum and energy, clarifying that the presence of momentum and energy in photons does not equate to mass.
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