A Planet Is Detected Via the Doppler Technique

question 87

Multiple Choice

A planet is detected via the Doppler technique.The shape of the periodic velocity pattern tells us

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

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