Suppose that a binary-star system consists of two stars of equal mass. They are observed

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Problem 52P

Suppose that a binary-star system consists of two stars of equal mass. They are observed to be separated by 360 million km and take 5.7 Earth years to orbit about a point midway between them. What is the mass of each?

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QUESTION:

Problem 52P

Suppose that a binary-star system consists of two stars of equal mass. They are observed to be separated by 360 million km and take 5.7 Earth years to orbit about a point midway between them. What is the mass of each?

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In this problem, we have to find the mass of each.

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