17.48: In the binary star syst
o 43s i+bcstw*so +q1cem shown, 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 fo
3 o14s+ *wsbt +sccqiollowing choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?