17.48: In the binary star system sho
tj/cevw r55b 6wn, the two stars follow 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 choices rep
/5rc jvew5t6 bresents the total mass of the binary star system?