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Question 14 • Physics

Which concept was supported by taking measurements of the same stars at night and then again during solar eclipses?

Answer
A
gravitational lensing
B
principle of equivalence
C
gravitational redshift
D
gravitational time dilation

Explanation

During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun’s bright light, making stars near the Sun visible. Comparing their measured positions with measurements taken at night showed that the Sun’s gravity bends starlight. This effect is called gravitational lensing, so the correct choice is B.

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