17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow
a. h+d)si,eelprj67q) psn 7l circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The 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 choi
jdi.)+7h,ee)lrq s 6sp l7np aces represents the total mass of the binary star system?