Mass of Hadrons: Verifying Special Relativity

In summary, the mass of a hadron is used as an example to verify special relativity. The total mass of the quarks is not equal to the mass of a hadron at rest frame due to their fast movement and gain in mass through mass-energy equivalence. However, this extra mass is in the binding energy, which is not accounted for in the statement "the total mass of the quarks isn't equal to the mass of a hadron at rest frame." The reference "what I googled" is not reliable, and the argument presented in the quora link is not accurate as it uses a classical argument to describe a quantum system. It is important to be respectful when discussing these topics.
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Hmm the mass of a hadron is an example of the verification of special relativity.The total mass of the quarks isn't equal to the mass of a hadron at rest frame.But quarks are moving very fast due to strong interaction and they gain mass (mass-energy equivalence)
 
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CaptainMarvel1899 said:
The total mass of the quarks isn't equal to the mass of a hadron at rest frame.
True.
CaptainMarvel1899 said:
But quarks are moving very fast due to strong interaction and they gain mass (mass-energy equivalence)
No - the quarks aren't moving. The extra mass is in the binding energy.
 
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Hmm what I googled doesn't agree with you.
 
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"What I googled" isn't really a helpful reference. Can you provide a link?
 
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Ibix said:
"What I googled" isn't really a helpful reference. Can you provide a link?
Ok you are right this guy says that E=mc2 is equal to the kinetic energy but this is not true.
 
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Also, the guy in your quora link is trying to use a classical argument to describe what's happening in a quantum system. That wouldn't work even if he weren't missing out the binding energy altogether.
 
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Ibix said:
Also, the guy in your quora link is trying to use a classical argument to describe what's happening in a quantum system. That wouldn't work even if he weren't missing out the binding energy altogether.
Yeah:) But let's not be rude against him.
 
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CaptainMarvel1899 said:
Yeah:) But let's not be rude against him.
There is nothing rude in what @Ibix said.

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Related to Mass of Hadrons: Verifying Special Relativity

1. What are hadrons?

Hadrons are a type of subatomic particle that are composed of quarks. They are the building blocks of protons and neutrons, which are the basic components of atomic nuclei.

2. How is the mass of hadrons measured?

The mass of hadrons is typically measured using particle accelerators, which allow scientists to study the interactions between particles at high energies. By analyzing these interactions, scientists can determine the mass of hadrons.

3. What is special relativity?

Special relativity is a theory proposed by Albert Einstein that describes the relationship between space and time. It states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion, and that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference.

4. How does special relativity relate to the mass of hadrons?

Special relativity predicts that as an object's velocity increases, its mass also increases. This is known as relativistic mass. In the case of hadrons, as they are accelerated to high speeds in particle accelerators, their mass increases and can be measured to verify the predictions of special relativity.

5. Why is verifying special relativity important?

Verifying special relativity is important because it is a fundamental theory in physics that has been extensively tested and has been shown to accurately describe the behavior of particles at high speeds. By verifying special relativity, scientists can continue to build upon this theory and gain a better understanding of the universe and its fundamental laws.

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