17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two st
t *paoqu:j+y.y l0y8io rg) n4ars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared
p:).oa8+jgoy r4ln q iyuy*0t to their size and are subject only to their mutual gravitational attraction. The orbital period of the star of mass M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?