The Diagram Below Illustrates Two Stars in a Visual Binary

question 24

Multiple Choice

The diagram below illustrates two stars in a visual binary system and the center of mass of this system. Based on this diagram, what is the ratio of the mass of star A to the mass of star B?

• A) 2 to 1
• B) 1 to 2
• C) 2 to 3
• D) 3 to 2
• E) 1 to 3

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