Matter & Energy: Is Total Reduction Possible?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of completely reducing matter to energy, referencing Einstein's equation E = mc². Participants express skepticism about the possibility of achieving matter without energy, particularly in relation to time travel and the conservation of energy. The conversation also touches on the behavior of light in different mediums, highlighting that while light can slow down, it cannot reach a speed of zero. The topic is deemed more suitable for academic forums focused on relativity rather than casual discussions.

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is it possible to reduce matter of energy completely? and if not why can't that happen? i guess not because of E = mc^2 huh.
owel it was only a thought. because i thought if you can have matter without energy then if you time traveled then the conservation of energy wouldn't be affected?
but light can be slowed down,because when it enters the atmosphere it slows slightly and if it eners more dense medium but u can't get speed of light to 0.
 
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