You Observe a Binary Star System and Find That Star

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Essay

You observe a binary star system and find that star 1 has a velocity of 10 m/s while star 2 has a velocity of 35 m/s.What is the ratio of masses of the two stars ?

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Definitions:

Operationalization

Specific manner in which variables in a study are measured or manipulated.

Variables

Variables are elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change, often used in experiments to determine if they affect the outcome.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being tested and measured, often seen as the effect in an experimental study.