Q21CQ
Question
Given the fact that light travels at c, can it have mass? Explain.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
According to special relativity, no. Nothing with mass can travel faster than the speed of light.
1Step 1: Definition of mass
The quantity of matter in a physical body is referred to as its mass. It is also used to calculate the body's inertia, or resistance to acceleration when a net force is applied. The mass of an object determines the strength of its gravitational attraction to other bodies. The kilogramme is the SI base unit of mass.
2Step 2: Explanation
The speed of light, the speed at which light waves propagate through various materials.
Since, the speed of light \(c\) is the upper limit of the speed of a huge object, and light cannot have mass
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