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A system consists of two stars of equal masses that revolve in a circular orbit about their centre of mass . Orbital speed of each star is v and period is T . Find the mass M of each star . (G is gravitational constant )

A

`( 2G v^(3))/( pi T)`

B

`( v^(3)T)/( pi G)`

C

`( v^(3)T)/( 2pi G)`

D

`( 2T v^(3))/( pi G)`

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