Igor wrote: > Mike wrote: > > Igor wrote: > > > Mike wrote: > > > > TrekJunky wrote: > > > > > Hello Sue, > > > > > > > > > > I would like to answer you question about how I would measure the mass > > > > > of light. I would like to approach it by stating a few facts to see if > > > > > you agree with them: > > > > > > > > Light has no mass, or if it has some it is beyond any measurement > > > > accuracy. > > > > > > > > > 1) Solar Sail space ships are propelled by the pressure of light on the > > > > > "sails" not solar wind(subatomic particles) as some might think. > > > > > > > > That is not your usual notion of pressure. > > > > > > Why not? Light has momentum. Momentum changing direction exerts > > > force. And force per unit area is pressure. It's that simple. > > > > > > > Idiot. Are you the sam eposter asking these stupid questions? How do > > you make light change direction other than making it pass through a > > gravity field? > > What? No mirrors in your world? You need to really learn some basic > physics. And I mean from a proven reputable source. Till then, you > can wallow in your own pathetic ignorance. Do you think by shinning light on a mirror you exert pressure on the mirrror? where the hell did you stydy physics? Mike |
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