Consider two main sequence K- stars of equal mass. Each star has been measured for a periodic wobble in its velocity curve, with one having a period of 1 month and the other having a period of 2 months. Which star has the closest planet (the planet with the smallest orbit) ?
A) the star with a period of 1 month
B) the star with a period of 2 months
C) The planet orbit sizes can't be determined from the information provided.
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