The Higgs Field, constant velocity, and the acceleration of particles

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The Higgs field influences all particles, regardless of their state of motion, including both constant velocity and accelerating particles. The analogy of moving through a medium, such as maple syrup, is misleading and does not accurately represent the nature of the Higgs field. Instead, the Higgs field is a fundamental aspect of particle physics that imparts mass to particles, affecting their behavior in various states of motion.

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Does the Higgs field affect constant moving particles or accelerating particles
I need some clarification on how the Higgs field work. The popular science explanation explains the effect on moving particles the way an object would be impacted by moving through a medium of maple syrup. I understand this is a very bad, inaccurate analogy. What I want to understand is does the Higgs field effect constant moving particles or accelerating particles?
 
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e2m2a said:
I understand this is a very bad, inaccurate analogy.

Correct.

e2m2a said:
What I want to understand is does the Higgs field effect constant moving particles or accelerating particles?

It affects everything.
 

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