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A) The planet's year would be shorter than Earth's.
B) The planet's year would be longer than Earth's.
C) The planet's year would be the same as Earth's.
D) An orbit at a distance of 1 AU would not be possible around a star more massive than the Sun.


A) The planet's year would be shorter than Earth's.

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