17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars foll
c:,15 k9gqgy: wvqm(mt ra ei4ow 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 attrac
q 15rmt:gye(gac,q :wvimk49 tion. 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?