17.48: In the binary star system shown, the
m)vsq*s d4x6 mk4ml 8btwo 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
k*4qsmm lbx 8m vs4)d6 of the star of mass M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?