A Particular Star in a Binary Star System Orbits the Other

question 261

Multiple Choice

A particular star in a binary star system orbits the other in an elliptical orbit with a semimajor axis of 3 AU and a period of 5 years.What is the sum of the masses of the two stars in the system?

• A) 0.9
• B) 1.1
• C) 13.9
• D) 0.07

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