17.48: In the binary star system shown,
zv ;wrg,mw4/ g the two stars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The star
; gw/vg 4rzwm,s 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 represents the total mass of the binary star system?