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vroom
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can't one interpret mass, simply as a proportionality constant, in a sense the cause for inertia. ( that's inertial mass )
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Mass is often defined as the "amount of substance," but this phrase raises questions about how to quantify that substance. The discussion highlights that mass is not merely a count of subatomic particles but rather a property that resists acceleration and relates to force and momentum. Participants explore the relationship between mass and energy, emphasizing that mass can be understood as a proportionality constant in physical equations. The complexity of mass is acknowledged, particularly when considering concepts like rest mass versus relativistic mass and the interaction with the Higgs field. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for a deeper understanding of mass beyond simplistic definitions.
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tehno
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I believe they still know nothing about Higgs field & particles.DaveC426913 said:
Existance included
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lalbatros
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Would it not simply be a singularity of the gravitational field?
Like the electric charge is a singularity of the EM field.
With one marked difference, maybe: can we rule out the possibility that the nonlinearities in the gravitational physics could produce these singularities spontaneously? For the EM this is obviously excluded because of the linerarity.
Like the electric charge is a singularity of the EM field.
With one marked difference, maybe: can we rule out the possibility that the nonlinearities in the gravitational physics could produce these singularities spontaneously? For the EM this is obviously excluded because of the linerarity.
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