Figure P7.73 shows two stars with masses m 1 and m 2 moving in circular orbits (the
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Figure P7.73 shows two stars with masses m1and m2moving in circular orbits (the dashed circles) due to their mutual gravitational attraction. What is the approximate value of the mass ratio m1/m2?
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