Binary System 1


The velocity curve for a double line spectroscopic binary is shown in the sketch. The system is viewed edge on, i.e., with an inclination angle of $i=90^{\circ}$, so that the maximum possible Doppler shifts for this system are observed.




Find the orbital period.



Your answer should be in days. Submit the value only.

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