Explain Why Most of the Extrasolar Planets That Astronomers First

question 40

Essay

Explain why most of the extrasolar planets that astronomers first detected were so-called hot Jupiters.

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Definitions:

Light Sensor

A device that detects light and converts it into an electrical signal.

Proximity Sensor

A sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object or its distance from the sensor without physical contact.

Solar Cell

A device that converts light into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect, commonly used in solar panels for power generation.