How Does the Gravity of an Object Affect Light

question 52

Multiple Choice

How does the gravity of an object affect light?

• A)Light doesn't have mass;therefore,it is not affected by gravity.
• B)Light coming from a compact massive object,such as a neutron star,will be redshifted.
• C)Light coming from a compact massive object,such as a neutron star,will be blueshifted.
• D)Visible light coming from a compact massive object,such as a neutron star,will be redshifted,but higher frequencies such as X-rays and gamma rays will not be affected.
• E)Less energetic light will not be able to escape from a compact massive object,such as a neutron star,but more energetic light will be able to.

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