What type of search technique has discovered the largest number of exoplanets?
A) distorted protoplanetary disks
B) the transit method
C) the radial-velocity method
D) the astrometric method

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The transit method involves observing a star for a periodic decrease in brightness caused by a planet passing in front of it. This technique has allowed for the discovery of the largest number of exoplanets so far.

What Type of Search Technique Has Discovered the Largest Number