Author Question: Which of the following correctly describes how light will be affected as it tries to escape from a ... (Read 47 times)

dollx · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Which of the following correctly describes how light will be affected as it tries to escape from a massive object?

A) Light escaping from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, will be redshifted.
B) Visible light escaping 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.
C) 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.
D) Light escaping from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, will be blueshifted.
E) Light doesn't have mass; therefore, it is not affected by gravity.

Question 2

Compared to the spirals, elliptical galaxies tend to be more dusty.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false