How would our estimate of the mass of the galaxy be changed if it were discovered that the period of revolution of the Sun is actually twice as long as it is now thought to be?
A) It would be increased
B) It would be decreased
C) It would be unchanged
D) The Sun's period is irrelevant to determining the mass of the galaxy
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