17.48: In the binary star system
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i tpqw/ 9i7+-cfgcbjv j-s32denter 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 the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?