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What does a light curve of a transiting exoplanet typically show?.
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- A light curve of a transiting exoplanet typically shows a periodic dip in brightness, indicating that the planet is passing in front of its host star.
- This dip corresponds to the planet blocking a portion of the star's light.
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This answer is strong because it accurately describes the characteristic feature of a light curve associated with transits. The question tests the understanding of how light curves are used to detect exoplanets through their transits.
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