Multiple Choice
When looking for the radial velocity changes detected due to Doppler shifts, which masscombination is most likely to be detected?
A) high mass star, high mass planet
B) high mass star, low mass planet
C) low mass star, high mass planet
D) low mass star, low mass planet
E) a high mass planet; the mass of the star is irrelevant
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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