17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow circul
t d j5:qc)r;auar 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
rj5;dqc) tau: of the star of mass M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?