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If a planet larger than Earth were located within the habitable zone (commonly referred to as the "Goldilocks Zone") of its star, it would indeed have a different gravitational field compared to Earth. The gravity on such a planet would be stronger due to its larger mass.

The effects of higher gravity would have several implications for the habitability of such a planet:

  1. Atmospheric Retention: A planet with stronger gravity would find it easier to
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