17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow circular orbits abo
wnms;6n8se 6p ut 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
6sspn; w6e8nm choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?