17.48: In the binary star system shown, the
)hwc r.lc)c/gu: u .entwo 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
n:wc ) cuh.rc)u.g/e lresents the total mass of the binary star system?