Stars X and Y are 5 AU apart from each other.Star X is four times as massive as star Y.The center of mass of this system is ________ AU away from star X and ________ AU away from star Y.

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The center of mass is located at a distance of 1 AU from star X and 4 AU from star Y. This is because the center of mass is the point where the total mass of the system is evenly distributed. In this case, star X is four times as massive as star Y, so the center of mass will be closer to star X.

Stars X and Y Are 5 AU Apart from Each