Here's a breakdown:
* Orbital Period: This is the time it takes for a planet to make one full revolution around its star.
* Year: A planet's orbital period is often referred to as its "year." For example, Earth's orbital period is 365.25 days, which we call a year.
* Factors Affecting Period: The period of a planet's orbit is determined by two primary factors:
* Distance from the star: Planets further from their stars have longer orbital periods.
* Mass of the star: A more massive star has a stronger gravitational pull, causing planets to orbit faster and have shorter orbital periods.
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