If light is affected by gravity, does that mean gravity affects electrical&magnetic fields too?

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Since we observed that masses indeed bend the light, and since we consider light to be composed of electrical and magnetic fields, does that mean a single point charge will result with bent electrical fields near a large mass? (same goes for magnetic field of course)

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 10 '15 at 21:15

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Yes, visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and gravity affects both.

edited Dec 10 '15 at 21:15

rob

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answered Dec 10 '15 at 20:22

Pablowako

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If light is affected by gravity, does that mean gravity affects electrical&magnetic fields too?

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