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Binary Stars Centauri A and Centauri B are binary stars
Chapter 12, Problem 38P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 38P
Binary Stars Centauri A and Centauri B are binary stars with a separation of 3.45 × 1012 m and an orbital period of 2.52 × 109 s. Assuming the two stars are equally massive (which is approximately the case), determine their mass.
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QUESTION:
Problem 38P
Binary Stars Centauri A and Centauri B are binary stars with a separation of 3.45 × 1012 m and an orbital period of 2.52 × 109 s. Assuming the two stars are equally massive (which is approximately the case), determine their mass.
ANSWER:
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From Kepler's third law we have the orbital period,
Implies,