-The diagram illustrates two stars in a visual binary system and the centre 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?

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In a binary system, the center of mass is closer to the more massive star. If the center of mass is closer to star B, then star B is more massive, indicating the mass ratio of star A to star B is 1 to 2.

-The Diagram Illustrates Two Stars in a Visual Binary System