Two stars in a binary system orbit around a common point that is
A) exactly midway between the two stars.
B) closer to the less massive star.
C) closer to the more massive star.
D) inside one of the stars.

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The common point, known as the barycenter, is closer to the more massive star because the gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses. The more massive star exerts a stronger gravitational pull, causing the barycenter to be closer to it.

Two Stars in a Binary System Orbit Around a Common