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6. For binary star system 4U-0115, the orbital period for each of the stars is 24.3...

6. For binary star system 4U-0115, the orbital period for each of the stars is 24.3 days and the distance between the stars is 0.28 AU. One of the stars is twice as massive as the other.

     What is the mass of the smaller mass star in solar masses?

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