The Depth of the Dip in a Star's Brightness Due

question 9

Multiple Choice

The depth of the dip in a star's brightness due to the transit of a planet depends most directly on

• A)the planet's size.
• B)the eccentricity of the planet's orbit.
• C)the size of the planet's orbit.
• D)the planet's mass.
• E)the planet's density.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A shortfall in economic optimization that occurs when the balance for a good or service is missed or impossible to hit.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditure.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the aggregate willingness to pay by consumers for a good or service and the aggregate actual payment.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency caused by a disruption in market equilibrium, leading to a loss of societal welfare.