In a binary star system, two stars orbit about their common center of mass, as shown in

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In a binary star system, two stars orbit about their common center of mass, as shown in FIGURE 12-39. If r2 = 2r1, what is the ratio of the masses m2/m1 of the two stars?

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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