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Yes! It is even measurable. Einstein was the first to suggest this mathematically, and scientists have since proven this experimentally and in the real world - thus the discovery and identification of Black Holes in space. Gravity has the ability to bend light waves (thus begging the question - is light energy or matter - and thus described as both photons and waves. Photons would suggest characteristics of matter, and waves suggest characteristics of energy.)
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∙ 14y agoYes. Gravity bends light, but the exposure to the gravitational force in question is so small due to the speed of the light that it is barely noticeable. However, a black hole's gravity is so great that it prevents light from escaping.
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∙ 11y agoGravity has no direct effect on light. Gravity bends space. Light travels through space at what would be observed to be a straight line if you observe the path from either end. but if the space through which the light travels is bent, then from the side the light will appear to travel a bent path.
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∙ 13y agoyes, i think gravity definitely disturb the speed of light , because as gravity disturb the space time so it should effect the speed of light.
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∙ 12y agoGravity can bend light depending on how strong it is.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it is.
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What is the speed of light in zero gravity?
Gravity does not effect speed of light ,so velocity is constant. Even if it effect the effect is negligible. So in short answer is 3*108ms-1 -Thunder
Can light rays bend?
Yes. The best known is the prism effect of a rainbow; but magnetic fields and gravity also bend light.
How does speed and acceleration effect gravity?
Speed or acceleration have no effect on gravity.
How does air effect gravity?
Air has no effect on gravity. But the presence of air can change the response of an object to the force of gravity alone.
What is gravity if it is not a force?
Gravity really is one of the four main forces of the Universe. gravity is an effect and not the cause of anything, no gravitation's, no gravity waves, none of it. gravity is a dynamic effect. the acceleration of the underlying for of energy focused to the center of a mass. there is no separate force called gravity, just a dynamic effect we call 'gravity'
Does gravity have more force in dark or light?
The amount of light doesn't effect the force of gravity.
What is the speed of light in zero gravity?
Gravity does not effect speed of light ,so velocity is constant. Even if it effect the effect is negligible. So in short answer is 3*108ms-1 -Thunder
What effects the speed of a object?
Speed is relative to the speed of light and gravity. So gravity could effect speed.
Value of gravity during solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is just a shadow; it has no effect on anything other than the Sun's light. It's like a cloud blocking the light of the Sun. An eclipse has no effect at all on gravity, or magnetism, or electricity.
Can light rays bend?
Yes. The best known is the prism effect of a rainbow; but magnetic fields and gravity also bend light.
Does gravity affect light?
Yes as explained in the theory of relativity Yes. Light is affected by gravity, but because light travels so fast, the effect is not noticeable under most conditions. As light passes by something with mass its path bends toward the object in what is called gravitational lensing. We have observed this effect around massive galaxies as the light from galaxies behind them is distorted.
Does the force of gravity have an effect on electricity ie lighting for example?
Gravity only acts on objects with mass. Electromagnetic radiation (light, etc.) does not have mass, so gravity would not act on it.
How does sand moves?
It Picks it up off the ground and slides it... since its so light gravity has no effect on it
What happens to light near absolute zero Without the presents of gravity?
Temperature has no effect on light. Intense gravity has the ability to bend the path of light slightly. The effect is so small that it was undetected until less than 100 years ago. It was predicted in theory, a sensitive experiment was set up to look for it, and the effect was observed as a slight bending of a distant star's light that passed close to the sun on its way to earth.
How does speed and acceleration effect gravity?
Speed or acceleration have no effect on gravity.
How does water move sand?
It Picks it up off the ground and slides it... since its so light gravity has no effect on it
Does gravity bents light?
Gravity will bend (influence) the path of photons (light). This effect is minimal: you would need A LOT of mass (like a black hole or a neutron star) and a very long distance for the photon to travel and to be measured to notice this effect. It is a little strange, as photons are considered to be massless, and should not be influenced by the mass (gravity) of another object. 1. Photons have energy; energy is mass (more or less); mass is affected by gravity. 2. Photons are probably affected by gravity, but you have to worry about refraction of light about a star. So, I think, the total angle is not due to gravity alone. Of course, maybe refraction is a gravity thing?
