17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow circular orbit
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(axfppzeqa 7c)9bf-+ pared 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?