College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 26 - Relativity - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 905: 19

Answer

It is indeed possible.

Work Step by Step

Even light is affected by gravity. Since the light is bent by the black hole, at a certain distance away, the light would start orbiting the black hole. Thus, the light from the back of your head could travel there, go into orbit, and come around before entering your eyes.
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