A binary star system consists of two equal mass stars that


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Problem: A binary star system consists of two equal mass stars that revolve in circular orbits about their center of mass. The period of the motion, T = 26.4 days, and the orbital speed v = 220 km/s of the stars can be measured from telescopic observations.

1- What is the mass (kg) of each star?

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