For Gravitational Lensing of a Distant Quasar to Occur, the Galaxy

question 22

Multiple Choice

For gravitational lensing of a distant quasar to occur, the galaxy producing the lensing must

• A) be rotating rapidly to produce the requisite curvature of space to bend the light beam.
• B) be almost perfectly placed on a line between Earth and the quasar.
• C) contain a supermassive black hole at its center.
• D) be a dwarf galaxy; otherwise the quasar's light cannot pass through it and reach Earth.

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