Binary Star

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A star system with two stars

Real World Example

Imagine trying to balance two spinning plates on sticks at the same time. This task is similar to how a binary star system operates, where two stars orbit around their common center of mass, much like how you must keep both plates simultaneously spinning and balanced. Just as the plates rely on your steady hand to maintain their motion and prevent a wobble, the stars in a binary system rely on their gravitational pull to maintain a stable orbit around each other, illustrating the delicate dance of forces at play.

Practice Version

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