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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 )
Unravelling the Concept of Mass
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The discussion centers on the concept of mass, specifically questioning the definition of mass as the "amount of substance." Participants explore the relationship between mass, energy, and the fundamental particles that constitute matter. Key points include the assertion that mass resists acceleration and is proportional to force, as well as the idea that mass is a measure of inertia. The conversation also touches on the complexities of defining mass in terms of momentum and the Higgs field, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of physics to grasp these concepts fully.
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- Investigate the concept of inertia and its relation to mass in classical mechanics.
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tehno
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I believe they still know nothing about Higgs field & particles.DaveC426913 said:
existence 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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