Is there a value for the acceleration of light?

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The discussion centers on the concept of light's acceleration, questioning whether it has a defined value. It highlights the confusion regarding the application of the formula for acceleration, particularly since light does not have an initial velocity. Participants note that in a vacuum, light travels at a constant speed, leading to the conclusion that its coordinate acceleration in an inertial frame is effectively zero. The conversation emphasizes the unique nature of light's behavior compared to other objects. Ultimately, the consensus is that light does not accelerate in the traditional sense.
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Is there a value for the acceleration of light? I tried to use a = v2-v02/2(x-x0) but then I just knew that light has no initial velocity so it can't be 0.
 
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John Clement Husain said:
Is there a value for the acceleration of light?
0 (coordinate acceleration in an inertial frame)
 
ah, I see
 
Dale said:
0 (coordinate acceleration in an inertial frame)

in vacuum
 
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