The diagram below illustrates two stars in a visual binary system and the center of mass of this system. Based on this diagram, what is the ratio of the mass of star A to the mass of star B?





a. 2 to 1



b. 1 to 2



c. 2 to 3



d. 3 to 2



e. 1 to 3


B

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