The Reason That Most Extrasolar Planets Are Found Close to Their

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Multiple Choice

The reason that most extrasolar planets are found close to their parent stars is

• A)the planets reflect more light the closer they are to the star.
• B)more of the starlight is blocked by the planet when it transits the star.
• C)the amount and frequency of the star's motion are both higher.
• D)the closer to a star,the hotter and therefore brighter the planet is.
• E)planets that are close to a star are heated up and therefore larger.

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