Most planets currently found around other stars are: A) rocky in composition like terrestrial planets B) 2 to 10 M_Earth, which is smaller than Neptune C) 2 to 10 M_Jupiter D) located at distances much larger than Jupiter's distance from the Sun E) similar in mass to the Earth

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The majority of planets found around other stars, known as exoplanets, are in the size range of 2 to 10 times the size of Earth (M_Earth) and are therefore smaller than Neptune. This size range is often referred to as super-Earths or mini-Neptunes.

Most Planets Currently Found Around Other Stars Are