I've thought about this more - maybe tis just my opinion but I don't think "light" bends. I think light has energy within - but tis not subject to electromagnetic forces - nor is it beholden to gravity. Light just is energy pure from a source. Now one could wonder - how does the light emanate out?
I mean consider if somebody far away was looking at the star in our Solar System - it would just seem to be a pin-prick in their mind's eye.
Still, for those of us close to it - it is the source of energy we all need to live day-by-day. So, from that standpoint - tis relative.
But, as in all things if one starts looking closely to that which is evidently in the sky, makes one wonder how the light rays emanate out?
Still, intuitively, I don't think light bends - as formed from the source and even after tis reflected or refracted for that matter. After reflection or refraction, the way the light behaves depends upon the one observing it, and their view is based upon physical matter they reside within and the light after hitting physical matter is both changed in its own energy but also changes the object impacted - the observer notices this in their own mind's eye no doubt.
Bottom line though - light does not bend is my intuition. I'm not sure that can be proven wrong, but likewise it may be impossible to prove it correct. So tis a matter of principle I reckon - from one idea other follow for a person with an open mind and an open heart.
(So as to be consistent with the "Note" - I'll add this here as well even though it won't be in "bold" text).
Light itself does not unless there are electromagnetic influences. And even reflected light doesn't. It just bounces off the surface at some angle determined by the angle at which it hit the surface.
the other difference is just like when you make a copy of something - it ain't the same as the original?
does that make any sense to you in context?
If not, I'll try to provide....what is that word.....I just can't remember....I'll try to provide....damn this word is escaping my mind....
When the light hits an object, a portion of the energy in the light is absorbed - after that the light reflected is changed in a way - nothing wrong with that - I mean what is the purpose of the light in the first place for heaven's sake.
The difference - the question - is does "unreflected light" (in a vacuum I reckon) bend? The answer in my humble opinion is a resounding NO.
(edit) - the same is true for reflected light - but once light reflects it might appear to the "eye" or the sense as if it is bending, but just like a shadow depends on the orientation of the light hitting an object it also depends on the shape of the object itself. Therein lies the mystery of 3-D life, but light itself it runs straight - it does NOT bend - in my humble opinion - no electricity can change that.
BUT - and beyond this philosophical consideration, electromagnetic forces are not being fairly discussed and some folks already know this and they do a disservice to humanity in hiding the possibilities - upon that I'm damn near positive we can concur with each other.
Hey Solar - I don't even think electromagnetic influences bend light, but I do think electromagnetic forces are not properly understood, and moreover, that these forces are being intentionally obfuscated lately. Such ignominy of consequence that is by those doing the obfuscating is what I think.
Additionally, gravity is not all it is laid out to be in my humble opinion.
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Hey - lets discuss this further, cause I know I could be making improper judgement hasty or ill-advised, but I don't think light bends ever!
I've thought about this more - maybe tis just my opinion but I don't think "light" bends. I think light has energy within - but tis not subject to electromagnetic forces - nor is it beholden to gravity. Light just is energy pure from a source. Now one could wonder - how does the light emanate out?
I mean consider if somebody far away was looking at the star in our Solar System - it would just seem to be a pin-prick in their mind's eye.
Still, for those of us close to it - it is the source of energy we all need to live day-by-day. So, from that standpoint - tis relative.
But, as in all things if one starts looking closely to that which is evidently in the sky, makes one wonder how the light rays emanate out?
Still, intuitively, I don't think light bends - as formed from the source and even after tis reflected or refracted for that matter. After reflection or refraction, the way the light behaves depends upon the one observing it, and their view is based upon physical matter they reside within and the light after hitting physical matter is both changed in its own energy but also changes the object impacted - the observer notices this in their own mind's eye no doubt.
Bottom line though - light does not bend is my intuition. I'm not sure that can be proven wrong, but likewise it may be impossible to prove it correct. So tis a matter of principle I reckon - from one idea other follow for a person with an open mind and an open heart.
(So as to be consistent with the "Note" - I'll add this here as well even though it won't be in "bold" text).
Tis a matter of perspective I reckon.
Ken
Excellent and thought provoking question, to which I do not know the answer to.
Bert - SubStack "put me through the ringer" today - I don't care for that.
I don't think light "bends" - I think tis perception of light that does.
Light, just like Jesus Christ is straight in direction - pure and true.
Ken
That Sir we can always count on. The one thing in this entire universe.
Light itself does not unless there are electromagnetic influences. And even reflected light doesn't. It just bounces off the surface at some angle determined by the angle at which it hit the surface.
The light from the source is straight and true - and then it reflects - after that it is different.
Simple.
Ken
How is it different? Aside from direction...
the other difference is just like when you make a copy of something - it ain't the same as the original?
does that make any sense to you in context?
If not, I'll try to provide....what is that word.....I just can't remember....I'll try to provide....damn this word is escaping my mind....
When the light hits an object, a portion of the energy in the light is absorbed - after that the light reflected is changed in a way - nothing wrong with that - I mean what is the purpose of the light in the first place for heaven's sake.
Ken
The difference - the question - is does "unreflected light" (in a vacuum I reckon) bend? The answer in my humble opinion is a resounding NO.
(edit) - the same is true for reflected light - but once light reflects it might appear to the "eye" or the sense as if it is bending, but just like a shadow depends on the orientation of the light hitting an object it also depends on the shape of the object itself. Therein lies the mystery of 3-D life, but light itself it runs straight - it does NOT bend - in my humble opinion - no electricity can change that.
BUT - and beyond this philosophical consideration, electromagnetic forces are not being fairly discussed and some folks already know this and they do a disservice to humanity in hiding the possibilities - upon that I'm damn near positive we can concur with each other.
With respect and appreciation,
Ken
Ahhhh. In a vacuum. Well, yeah, with no outside forces, no, it would not bend.
Even with electricity and magnetic influence - it does not bend in my humble opinion.
I mean....what came first?
chicken
egg
You decide!
Ken
So - to cut to the chase - what does light reflect upon?
I'd like to suggest it only reflects upon a physical object with mass.
True... And if none of the light is absorbed, it is not changed, but merely changes in direction.
Hey Solar - I don't even think electromagnetic influences bend light, but I do think electromagnetic forces are not properly understood, and moreover, that these forces are being intentionally obfuscated lately. Such ignominy of consequence that is by those doing the obfuscating is what I think.
Additionally, gravity is not all it is laid out to be in my humble opinion.
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Hey - lets discuss this further, cause I know I could be making improper judgement hasty or ill-advised, but I don't think light bends ever!
Light (and everything) is electromagnetic, so I can see with a high enough concentration of EM force, light bending...
And whatever "gravity" is, it surely defines the direction things buoy in. Haha!
Hard to argue with that....so I won't...even though I could!
Tis subjective to a degree - you can agree with that can't ya?
ha, ha.
Hugs to you!
Ken
Love always!
That I am in concurrence with and I love your sharp mind!
Together we can learn better and quicker is what I think.
Ken