17.48: In the binary star system
z/ q hw(6 x+0b0ym. ivcynyo63p f)gam shown, the two stars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The stars are separated by a distance D th
xi0p/mn qwy .cb03ghm f+)a 66y(yzvoat is large compared 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?