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Which consequence results when gravitational lensing unexpectedly magnifies distant quasar images?

A)Redshift measurements appear inconsistent
B)Quasar energy output seems elevated
C)Accurate location data becomes problematic
D)Light speed becomes locally variable

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Anomalous image brightening causes apparent luminosity changes; this follows from Einstein's mass-energy equivalence related to spacetime distortion, a form of energy. Consequently, a magnified image indicates apparent over-estimation of the quasar output rather than inconsistent redshifts or inaccurate location, because gravitational lensing concentrates energy, which mimics an elevated energy.

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