Negative Mass: Explained | Effects on Particles

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Negative mass refers to a hypothetical concept in physics where mass can have a negative value, leading to unusual effects on particles. In discussions surrounding negative mass, it is suggested that such mass would react oppositely to forces, potentially resulting in phenomena like repulsive gravitational effects. Current theories and models do not support the existence of negative mass in conventional physics, but it remains a topic of theoretical exploration, particularly in advanced fields such as quantum mechanics and cosmology.

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Can someone please explain negative mass and what exactly it is? How does it effect subatomic and atomic particles?
 
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