Multiple Choice
What must be true in order for astronomers to be able to use the Doppler technique to determine a planet's mass?
A) The planet's orbit must be seen nearly face on.
B) The planet must have a very low mass.
C) The planet must have a very eccentric orbit.
D) The planet's orbit must be viewed nearly edge on.
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