As of the time of the publication of the textbook, how many planet candidates have been discovered using the transit method?

A) a few thousand B) tens of thousands C) a few hundred D) about 10


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) radial velocity against distance B) apparent brightness against time C) luminosity against distance D) luminosity against surface temperature

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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