If light from a distant star passes close to a massive body, the light beam will:

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According to general relativity, mass causes a curvature of spacetime. When light passes near a massive object like a star, it is affected by this curvature and bends towards the star due to gravity. This effect is known as gravitational lensing. According to Einstein's theory of General Relativity, the massive body will cause the spacetime around it to bend. This means that the path of light passing close to the massive body will also be affected and the light beam will bend towards the star due to gravity. This phenomenon is known as gravitational lensing and has been observed and studied by astronomers.

If Light from a Distant Star Passes Close to a Massive