Are all electromagnetic waves affected by gravity?

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All electromagnetic waves, including light, radio waves, and X-rays, are affected by gravity due to their inherent momentum and energy. The discussion clarifies that there is no distinction between different types of electromagnetic radiation in terms of their interaction with gravitational fields. The term "magnetic waves" is incorrect; the correct terminology is "electromagnetic waves," which encompasses all forms of electromagnetic radiation.

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I know that light are affected by gravity since they have both momentum and energy, but what about other magnetic waves such as radio waves or x-rays or other electromagnetic waves
 
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All electromagnetic radiation is affected the same way.

(You said "magnetic" waves above, but I presume you meant "electromagnetic waves" as there is no such thing as a purely magnetic wave and in any case radio waves and the other things you mention are electromagnetic waves).
 

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