Light bends spacetime due to its energy contribution, as established by general relativity. When light travels through a gravitational field, it follows the curvature of spacetime, demonstrating that light itself has an effect on gravity. An empty space contains less mass than the same space filled with light, indicating that light possesses a gravitational influence. This discussion confirms that light not only follows the curvature of spacetime but also contributes to it.
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