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Grade 12Mechanics

Two planets (each having mass m) revolve around
a stationary star ( of mass M ) in a circle of radius
r. The two planets are always on opposite side of
the star (i.e. they are diametrically opposite and
always having separation 2r ). The orbital period
T of the planets is of the form T= 2 π✓r^3/GM`
What is the value of M`

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Arun
7 Years ago
Dear student
 
I am getting my answer as M = M + m/4
 
Please let me know if this is correct then I will share my solution as I am not sure.
 
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Arun