What is the total mass of a binary star system with P = 20 years and a = 10 AU? a. 2 solar masses b. 2.5 solar masses c. 0.5 solar mass d. 80 solar masses e. 0.4 solar mass
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2 solar masses
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2.5 solar masses
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0.5 solar mass
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80 solar masses
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0.4 solar mass
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