Can Photons be in a Stable Orbit? GR Analysis

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General Relativity (GR) does not permit photons to maintain a stable orbit around a massive body. The discussion confirms that while photons can be influenced by gravity, they cannot achieve a stable orbit due to the nature of spacetime curvature. This conclusion aligns with established physics principles regarding light behavior in gravitational fields.

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