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The Gravitational Redshift and the Bending of Light
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What is the primary cause of the gravitational redshift?
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The stretching of spacetime due to gravity
💡 Explanation:
The gravitational redshift occurs due to the curvature of spacetime caused by the presence of mass and energy, leading to the stretching of light waves and a decrease in their frequency.