17.48: In the binary star system shown, the tw
x2exxv3 d kr.gii 0s;ki,2g q+o stars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared to
x2 v,ki3de+rs giiqxkg.;x 02 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?