In a Binary Star System That Contains Stars with 2M_SUN

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a binary star system that contains stars with 2M_SUN and 1M_SUN, the velocity of the 2M_SUN star will be ________ times the velocity of the 1M_SUN star.

• A) 0.2
• B) 0.5
• C) 1
• D) 2
• E) 3

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