17.48: In the binary star system sho
vrhz*uaqg *7+ :10v3qu zqn zzwn, the two stars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The stars a
0zv:znrag+q7 1uh v*3q*zuq zre 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?