In astronomy, the term binary star refers to which of these?
- A large star which has drawn smaller star to orbit
- A star made up from both matter and antimatter
- A system of two stars both orbiting around their centers of mass
- A star emitting electromagnetic waves at two different frequencies
Answer
The correct answer is C) A system of two stars both orbiting around their centers of mass.
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