17.48: In the binary star system shown, the
yc9loa8, vd w8 two 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 attrac
,9ya vc8ldo 8wtion. 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?