Which Statement Is NOT True About the Center of Mass

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the center of mass of a binary star system?

• A) The center of mass is always on the line joining the two stars.
• B) The center of mass is simultaneously a focus of the ellipse of each star's motion.
• C) The center of mass is always more distant from the more massive star.
• D) The center of mass can move with respect to the more distant background stars.

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