👉 Light particles, often referred to as photons, are typically not considered "particles" in the traditional sense because they exhibit wave-like properties and do not have mass or charge like electrons or protons. The common mistake in discussing light particles is conflating them with matter particles. One error is treating light as if it were a discrete particle, which is more applicable to photons in specific contexts like quantum mechanics, but this overlooks the fundamental wave-particle duality of light. Another mistake is assuming that "light particles" can be isolated or manipulated like solid objects; in reality, light always travels as a wave, and its particle-like behavior (e.g., in the photoelectric effect) is explained by its quantized energy packets (photons). This confusion often arises from misunderstanding the nature of electromagnetic radiation, where light is best described using both wave and particle models to fully capture its behavior.
