What Does 'Mass' Mean for Non-Existent Holes?

In summary, the concept of a hole in electronics represents a phenomenon with a position and charge. When a constant electric field is applied, the hole accelerates due to its mass, which is an emergent property from the motion of electrons. This gives the appearance of a positively charged object moving in the opposite direction.
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What does it mean for the holes to have mass? But they are not physically existent.
 
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In electronics?

You realize that there is a phenomenon that is represented by the concept of a hole, and that a hole can have a position and a charge right? Starting from there:

When you apply an constant electric field to a hole, it's v-t graph is a straight line with a non-zero slope. ie. it accelerates. Applying Newton's law: F = qE = ma... where q is the charge of the hole and m is it's mass.

The inertia of the hole is an emergent property from the motion of the electrons ... you have to do some work to accelerate all these electrons to give the appearance that there is a positive charged thingy moving the other way.
 

Related to What Does 'Mass' Mean for Non-Existent Holes?

What is mass?

Mass is a physical property of matter that measures the amount of matter in an object. It is a measure of the object's resistance to acceleration, which means that objects with a larger mass require more force to accelerate compared to objects with a smaller mass.

How is mass typically measured?

Mass is typically measured using a balance or scale. This involves comparing the object's mass to a known mass, such as a standard weight or a measurement of gravitational force.

What does "non-existent holes" refer to in relation to mass?

In this context, "non-existent holes" refers to the concept of negative mass. This is a hypothetical concept in physics where an object would have a negative value for its mass, resulting in an inverse reaction to force and acceleration.

Does negative mass actually exist?

As of now, there is no evidence or proof that negative mass exists in our universe. It is a theoretical concept that has not been observed or confirmed through experiments or observations.

How does mass impact the behavior of objects in space?

The mass of an object has a significant impact on its behavior in space. It determines the strength of an object's gravitational pull, which affects its orbit, interaction with other objects, and overall movement in space. The larger the mass, the stronger the gravitational pull.

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