Figure 2
-In Figure 2, which of the dips in the brightness of the star are caused by the transit of the planet with the largest orbital period?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) A and B
E) B and C

Question

Figure 2
-In Figure 2, which of the dips in the brightness of the star are caused by the transit of the planet with the largest orbital period?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) A and B 
E) B and C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dips in the brightness of the star that are caused by the transit of the planet with the largest orbital period are the ones with the longest duration and the greatest depth, indicating that the planet is blocking more of the star's light for a longer period of time. This corresponds to dip C in Figure 2, which has a longer duration and a greater depth than dips A and B. Therefore, the transit of the planet with the largest orbital period is causing dip C.

Figure 2 -In Figure 2, Which of the Dips in the Brightness