Two stars M1 and M2 of equal mass make up a binary star system. They move in a circular orbit that has its center at the midpoint of the line that separates them. If M1 = M2 = 6.95 sm (solar mass), and the orbital period of each star is 2.45 days, find their orbital speed. (The mass of the sun is 1.99 1030 kg.)

Two stars M1 and M2 of equal mass make up a binary star system. They move in a circular orbit that has its center at the midpoint of the line that separates them. If M1 = M2 = 6.95 sm (solar mass), and the orbital period of each star is 2.45 days, find their orbital speed. (The mass of the sun is 1.99 1030 kg.)

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Chapter10: Motion In A Noninertial Reference Frame

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