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

question 17

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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