The Total Mass of a Binary System Can Be Calculated

question 46

Multiple Choice

The total mass of a binary system can be calculated from

• A) the ratio of the angular separation from the center of mass of each of the stars.
• B) the distance to the binary and its radial velocity.
• C) the semi major axis and period of the orbit.
• D) the radial velocities of the two stars.
• E) the time required for the small star to eclipse the larger star.

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Definitions:

Discount Yield

A measure of a bond's return, calculated as the bond's discount from its face value divided by its face value, expressed as a percentage.

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Over-The-Counter Market

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