17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow circular
a(xs 895a dp9iv:c-0jmanf rh 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 mas
vairmhaan- 99j(cpx0 8 : 5sfds M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?