In the Light Curve Below, What Is the Period of the Eclipsing

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the light curve below, what is the period of the eclipsing binary?

• A) 5 days
• B) 32.5 days
• C) 7.5 days
• D) 42.5 days
• E) 50 days

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