Which of the Following Pieces of Information Are Needed to Calculate

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of information are needed to calculate the total mass of a binary system?

• A) the ratio of the angular separation from the centre of mass of each of the stars
• B) the size of the orbits and the orbital period
• C) the radial velocities of the two stars
• D) the time required for the small star to eclipse the larger star

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