Two Stars Orbit Each Other as a Close Binary System

question 59

Multiple Choice

Two stars orbit each other as a close binary system.When the system forms,star A has 10 solar masses and star B has 3 solar masses.Which of the following is most likely to happen in the future?

• A) Star A will transfer mass to star B.
• B) Star B will transfer mass to star A.
• C) The stars will merge.
• D) Radiation from star B will disrupt star A.

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