17.48: In the binary star system shown, t
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s)l:.prcxl7z 1f4 ctrhe stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared to their size and are subject only to their mutual gravitational attraction. The orbital period of the star of mass M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?