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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

`(2Gv^(3))/(piT)`

B

`(v^(2)T)/(piG)`

C

`(v^(2)T)/(2piG)`

D

`(2Tv^(3))/(piG)`

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D
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