Imagine another solar system, with a star more massive than the Sun. Suppose a planet with the same mass as Earth orbits at a distance of 1 AU from the star. How would the planet's year (orbital period)compare to Earth's year?
A)The planet's year would be shorter than Earth's.
B)The planet's year would be longer than Earth's.
C)An orbit at a distance of 1 AU would not be possible around a star more massive than the Sun.
D)The planet's year would be the same as Earth's.

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A more massive star would have a stronger gravitational pull, which would cause the planet to orbit at a faster speed. This means that the planet's year would be shorter than Earth's year, as it would complete more orbits in the same amount of time.

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