17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars fol
ve lv:w1-9w)muuu8 v ulow 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 of the star of mass M is T. Which one of
8v v-1wuulmu): 9 evuwthe following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?