Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive object, such as a galaxy cluster, bends the path of light from a distant source, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass.
2.This phenomenon results in the path of light being slowed down by the vacuum of space, causing the distant object to appear fainter than it actually is.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: It is a prediction of General Relativity where mass warps spacetime.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Lensing magnifies distant objects, making them appear brighter or larger (often as rings or halos), allowing us to see objects that would otherwise be too faint to detect.
