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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