Multiple Choice
You discover that a nearby star, very similar to the Sun, has a velocity curve that has a period of 6 months, induced by the orbit of a planet. You infer that
A) the planet's orbit radius is about 1 AU.
B) the planet's orbit radius is less than 1 AU.
C) the planet's orbit radius cannot be determined based on the information provided.
D) the planet's orbit radius is greater than 1 AU.
Correct Answer:
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