Author Question: One experiment that informs us that gravity bends lightbeams is A) the bending of starlight as it ... (Read 49 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
One experiment that informs us that gravity bends lightbeams is
 
  A) the bending of starlight as it nears Earth.
  B) experiments in which laser beams are shined onto the surface of the moon, and their bending is measured.
  C) the observed bending of light from stars as the light passes the sun.
  D) the observed bending of sunlight in Earth's gravitational field.
  E) laboratory experiments in which laser beams pass by massive amounts of iron.

Question 2

In the general theory of relativity, we assume the observer to be
 
  A) moving at a significant fraction of lightspeed.
  B) moving with constant velocity.
  C) moving slowly compared to lightspeed.
  D) at rest.
  E) None of the above.



fauacakatahaias

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library