Are Photons Massless? Investigating the Properties of Light

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In summary, photons are considered massless particles according to the current understanding of the properties of light. This is due to their lack of rest mass and their ability to travel at the speed of light. However, recent research has shown that photons may have a very small amount of mass, but it is still considered negligible. The properties of light, including its dual nature as both a wave and a particle, continue to be studied and understood in the field of quantum mechanics.
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I am Motseki Itumeleng, 22 age (2016). I am a third year undergraduate physics student at the University of Free State, South Africa. I am interest in understanding physics, chemistry and some concepts of mathematics. I can study with a group or individual. I am looking forward to prove that photons are not massless particles.
 
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