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If light photons are massless then why are they attracted by black holes?

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Answer:

Photons have no mass, they do have energy, and the gravity of a black hole (or any other gravitating body) will attract them.

Explanation:

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If light photons are massless then why are they attracted by black holes?​

If light photons are massless then why are they attracted by black holes?