How Do Black Holes Exert Gravity If They Absorb Light?

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Hi friends,.
If black holes absorb light also, how can it exert any gravity outside a particular region? Or something can move faster than light?
 
sajithcv said:
Hi friends,.
If black holes absorb light also, how can it exert any gravity outside a particular region? Or something can move faster than light?
This answer from the "black holes" section of the Usenet Physics FAQ addresses that question.
 

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