This graph shows the brightness of a star over the course of a transit. Which of the following do we learn about the planet? "

A) It is large enough to block about 2.5% of the star's light.
B) It has an orbital period of less than 2 hours.
C) It is about 2.5% as massive as the star.
D) It is about 97.5% as bright as its star.


A) It is large enough to block about 2.5% of the star's light.

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