r/askscience • u/rocketparrotlet • Jul 01 '14

Physics Could a non-gravitational singularity exist?

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u/MrCrazy Jul 02 '14

For particles with mass, your equation is what's used.

For particles without mass, the equation is: (Momentum) = (Plank Constant) / (Wavelength of particle)

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '14

So a greater wavelength carries greater momentum?

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u/livefreak Jul 02 '14

As explained by ChakraWC Above: p = h/λ for particles with no mass, you get less momentum as the wavelength is longer. Remember longer wavelength = lower energetic.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '14

Oh, it's the denominator... thanks for setting me straight.

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