Would the future value be larger or smaller if the compounding period was $6$ months?$($Select the best choice$$ below.$)$

A$.$

Smaller. The greater the number of compounding periods per$$ year, the smaller the impact of compound$$ interest, all else equal.

B$.$

Larger. The greater the number of compounding periods per$$ year, the larger the impact of compound$$ interest, all else equal.

C$.$

Equal. The number of compounding periods per year does not influence the future value.