$A$ binary star system consists of two stars $A$ (mass $M_A = 2.2 M_S$) and $B$ (mass $M_B = 11 M_S$),where $M_S$ is the mass of the Sun. They are separated by a distance $d$ and rotate about their common centre of mass,which is stationary. What is the ratio of the angular momentum of star $A$ to the angular momentum of star $B$ about the centre of mass?

  • A
    $1/25$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $25$

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