What Is the Role of Relativistic Mass in Understanding Energy Attractivity?

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Start date May 11, 2004
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Energy Theory

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The discussion revolves around a proposed theory called "The Theory of Energy Attractivity," which suggests that all forms of energy and force seek to achieve neutrality with their surroundings. The theory posits that there are forces of attraction and repulsion between bodies with differing energy states, supported by mathematical equations that describe these interactions. Critics point out that the definitions of energy and force used in the theory do not align with established physics terminology, emphasizing that energy and force are distinct concepts. The conversation highlights the need for clarity and adherence to conventional definitions in physics to facilitate understanding and acceptance of new theories. Overall, the theory aims to unify various forces in the universe under a simple conceptual framework.

May 15, 2004

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baffledMatt said:

Yes, I see that now. Thanks for showing me this alternate point of view.

Matt

You may well encounter the concept of relativistic mass in the future, though it is not *supposed* to be an oft-used term and it's use is discouraged it isn't completely moribund and merits a paragraph in most physics dictionaries and physics refernce sites (for example: http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/RelativisticMass.html)

Also remember that the relativistic mass of an object in an inetrial reference frame is also it's inertial and hence (by the equivalence principle) it's gravitational mass.