If an extrasolar planet suddenly became larger in radius, but kept the same mass and orbit, what would change during an observed transit?
A) The amount of starlight would have a larger dip during the transit.
B) The amount of starlight would have a smaller dip during the transit.
C) The time between transits would decrease.
D) The time between transits would increase.
E) Nothing. The radius of a planet does not affect the appearance of a transit.
A) The amount of starlight would have a larger dip during the transit.
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A) Trojan Asteroids. B) Kuiper Belt. C) Kirkwood Gap. D) Oort Cloud. E) Rogue Comets.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false