If Light from a Distant Star Passes Close to a Massive

question 55

Multiple Choice

If light from a distant star passes close to a massive body, the light beam will:

• A)bend towards the star due to gravity.
• B)continue moving in a straight line.
• C)change color to a shorter wavelength.
• D)slow down.
• E)accelerate due to gravity.

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