Multiple Choice
A particular star in a binary star system orbits the other in an elliptical orbit with a semimajor axis of 3 AU and a period of 5 years.What is the sum of the masses of the two stars in the system?
A) 0.9
B) 1.1
C) 13.9
D) 0.07
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