The transit method of planet detection works best for
A)big planets in face- on orbits around small stars.
B)small planets in edge- on orbits around big stars.
C)Earth- like planets in any orbit.
D)small planets in face- on orbits around big stars.
E)big planets in edge- on orbits around small stars.

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The transit method of planet detection is most effective for large planets that pass directly in front of their host stars from our point of view, which is described as an edge-on orbit. The larger the planet and the smaller the star, the more significant the dip in brightness, making the transit easier to detect. This is why option E is correct.

The Transit Method of Planet Detection Works Best for