You Discover a Binary Star System in Which Star a Has

question 26

Multiple Choice

You discover a binary star system in which star A has a velocity of 10 km/s and star B has a velocity of 30 km/s. If you study the system further and find out that the orbital period is 30 days and the orbital separation is a constant 0.3 AU, then what are the masses of stars A and B?

• A) Star A is 3M _\(\odot\) , and Star B is 1M _\(\odot\) .
• B) Star A is 1M _\(\odot\) , and Star B is 0.3M _\(\odot\) .
• C) Star A is 6M _\(\odot\) , and Star B is 2M _\(\odot\) .
• D) Star A is 2M _\(\odot\) , and Star B is 0.5M _\(\odot\) .
• E) Star A is 0.3M _\(\odot\) , and Star B is 1M _\(\odot\)

Identify the conditions under which a monopolist operates in the elastic or inelastic range of the demand curve.

Understand the profit maximization rule (MR=MC) and its application to monopolists and competitive firms.

Analyze the relationship between demand, marginal revenue, and price elasticity in a monopolistic market.

Understand the concepts of economic profit, loss, and break-even points for monopolists.

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