Multiple Choice
You discover a binary star system in which star A has a velocity of 10 km/s and star B has a velocity of 30 km/s.Which one of the following mass combinations is physically possible?
A) Star A is 3 M¤ and star B is 1 M¤.
B) Star A is 1 M¤ and star B is 0.3 M¤.
C) Star A is 1 M¤ and star B is 3 M¤.
D) Star A is 2 M¤ and star B is 0.5 M¤.
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