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 viewed nearly edge 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 seen nearly face on.


A

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A large water storage container is filled to a depth of 3.0 m. The volume above the water is filled with air. In order to pump the water from the container, the air pressure in the container is increased by 3.0 105 N/m2. What happens to the pressure in the water at a depth of 1.0 m when the air pressure is increased?

A.

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B.
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C.
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D.
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E.
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