The diagram below illustrates two stars in a visual binary system and the center of mass of this system. Based on this diagram, what is the ratio of the mass of star A to the mass of star B?
a.
2 to 1
b.
1 to 2
c.
2 to 3
d.
3 to 2
e.
1 to 3
Question 2Which of the stars in the diagram has the largest absolute visual magnitude?
a.
Alnilam
b.
Antares
c.
Arcturus
d.
HR 5337
e.
Sirius B