Negative Mass: Does it Impact Spacetime & Gravity?

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Negative mass is theorized to behave differently than positive mass in relation to spacetime and gravity. According to a BBC article referenced in the discussion, negative mass fluid exhibits properties where, when pushed, it accelerates towards the source of the push. This challenges conventional understanding of mass and motion, particularly the implications for faster-than-light (FTL) travel. The discussion also raises questions about the relationship between negative mass and negative energy, suggesting a deeper connection that warrants further exploration.

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Does negative mass have the same affect on spacetime as "positive?" mass with respect to gravity?

Just read a BBC article that says peeps are playing with negative mass fluid...guy says "With negative mass, if you push something, it accelerates toward you," uh what?

Also with the "law" that massless things must go c, massive things less than c...I can't help but intuit a negative mass would mean must go ftl.

Also, when reading negative mass can I take that to be the same as negative energy?
 
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