Q 1 :

A binary star system consists of two stars A and B which have time period TA and TB, radius RA and RB and mass MA and MB. Then             [2006]

  • if TA>TB then RA>RB

     

  • if TA>TB then MA>MB

     

  • (TATB)2=(RARB)3

     

  • TA=TB

     

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In case of binary star system, the gravitational force of attraction between the stars will provide the necessary centripetal forces.

So angular velocity ω of both stars is the same. Therefore time period T=2πω remains the same.