If some kind of source was able to supply an infinite amount of energy, does that imply that it also must have an infinite mass? Is the contrary also true?

Aleseelomnl

Aleseelomnl

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2022-08-11

If some kind of source was able to supply an infinite amount of energy, does that imply that it also must have an infinite mass? Is the contrary also true?

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kidoceanoe

kidoceanoe

Beginner2022-08-12Added 15 answers

It is very dangerous to talk about infinity in physics, especially when talking special relativity.
To your question: Yes the object would need an infinite amount of mass. E.G. Take a battery that would have an finite amount of energy inside.
Then you would have
M Total mass of the battery = M 0 , ( the usual Mass of an uncharged battery ) + E Amount of Energy the Battery can supply c 2
Now If you set lim E of course M Total mass of the battery also diverges
Meossi91

Meossi91

Beginner2022-08-13Added 3 answers

For a photon E = | p | c. When p its energy E but its mass continues being zero.

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