2. Two identical stars with radius R and mass M, orbits around their center of mass. The orbit is circular, and the stars are always on the opposite side of the circle. (a) Find the gravitational force of one star on the another.

2. Two identical stars with radius R and mass M, orbits around their center of mass. The orbit is circular, and the stars are always on the opposite side of the circle. (a) Find the gravitational force of one star on the another.

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