Question

Does wave have inertia?

Answer 1

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http://www.academia.edu/2329037/Toward_a_Complete_Wave-Particle_Duality_Do_Matter_Waves_Have_Inertia

Answer 2

For mechanical waves, the medium (or the oscillating particles) have inertia.
In a medium without inertia, a wave phenomenon would not be possible.
On the other hand, there is no such thing as the inertia of the wave itself; The wave carries energy, but cannot be accelerated or stopped, like a massive moving object.

For electromagnetic waves, there isn't even the need of a medium, so there is no inertia either.

Answer 3

Thanks a lot for your answers.

What is the status of inertia when there is wave-particle duality? Does inertia appear and disappear?