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General relativity predicts that (a) light leaving the Sun
Chapter 27, Problem 17MCP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
General relativity predicts that
(a) light leaving the Sun is slowed by gravity.
(b) light passing the Sun is deflected.
(c) a clock on the Sun’s surface runs faster than on Earth.
(d) All of these.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
General relativity predicts that
(a) light leaving the Sun is slowed by gravity.
(b) light passing the Sun is deflected.
(c) a clock on the Sun’s surface runs faster than on Earth.
(d) All of these.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The speed of light is unaffected by gravity. According to the Special Theory of Relativity, light moves at a constant speed. Because the Sun has more gravitational potential than Earth, a clock on its surface runs slower.