A spectroscopic binary that has a period of 3.89 days has a near perfect circular orbit. The amplitudes of the velocity curves are 107 km·s−1 and 120 km·s−1. Making appropriate assumptions, estimate the individual masses.

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A spectroscopic binary that has a period of 3.89 days has a near perfect circular orbit. The amplitudes of the velocity curves are 107 km·s−1 and 120 km·s−1. Making appropriate assumptions, estimate the individual masses.

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