17.48: In the binary star system shown, the
d z)3d-kw-8 xj5eakddtwo 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 o
dzkaj-e8x kd3d)5 wd-ne of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?