• Question: if the gravity of a planet or star dosent affect light, why does the gravity of a black hole infelunce light?, is it the intensity of the gravity?

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      Asked by Robin M to Anaïs, Peter, Shreesha on 20 Mar 2015.
      • Photo: Shreesha Bhat

        Shreesha Bhat answered on 20 Mar 2015:

        The gravity inside a black hole is too high, thats why you cant go through a black hole. you will be easily crushed. Perhaps that is the reason, i am not completely sure though!

      • Photo: Peter Maskell

        Peter Maskell answered on 21 Mar 2015:

        planets/star gravity will effect light but only in a very very small way.

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