When Two Stars of Unequal Mass Orbit Each Other Under

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Multiple Choice

When two stars of unequal mass orbit each other under their mutual gravitational attraction, where is the center of mass of the system located?

• A) point halfway between the centers of the stars
• B) point between the stars, closer to the less massive star
• C) center of the more massive star
• D) point between the two stars, closer to the more massive star

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