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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 2

Which of the stars in the diagram has the largest absolute visual magnitude?
 
 
  a.
  Alnilam
  b.
  Antares
  c.
  Arcturus
  d.
  HR 5337
  e.
  Sirius B


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

E


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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