APFIVE Gravitational Bending of Light
When light from a distant star passes near the Sun during a solar eclipse, its path appears to bend. This observation is best explained by:
A
The ray model breaking down in strong gravitational fields
B
Reflection of light rays off the Sun’s corona
C
The wave nature of light causing interference patterns
D
Refraction through the Sun’s atmosphere only
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