What’s the source of gravity? (a common physics misconception)
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Gravity is not dependent on mass, but rather on energy and momentum. Which is something that light has! This is why light can get bent when passing by a star, planet, or black hole.
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Gravity is not dependent on mass, but rather on energy and momentum. Which is something that light has! This is why light can get bent when passing by a star, planet, or black hole.
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