The Transit Method of Planet Detection Works Best for

question 49

Multiple Choice

The transit method of planet detection works best for

• A)big planets in face- on orbits around small stars.
• B)small planets in edge- on orbits around big stars.
• C)Earth- like planets in any orbit.
• D)small planets in face- on orbits around big stars.
• E)big planets in edge- on orbits around small stars.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves organizing information into manageable units or chunks.

Short-Term Memory

The capability to maintain a small volume of information in a condition of ready availability for a short time.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Magic Number

A term often used to refer to the number 7±2, which psychology suggests is the span of working memory, or the maximum number of items an individual can maintain in cognizant thought at once.