Masses and ratios of steller objects

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving two stars with given radial velocities and light curves. The main confusion lies in the term "individual ratio," which the poster initially misinterprets but later clarifies as a typo for "radii." The poster expresses frustration over unclear assignment wording, despite understanding other related concepts like mass ratios and effective temperatures. The poster has the necessary equations for solving the problem but seeks clarity on the actual requirements. Ultimately, the focus is on understanding the correct parameters needed for the calculations.
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Homework Statement


The question is really long, so I am going to summarize the information that I have for the problem. I have two stars with their radial velocities Star1= 5.4 and Star2 = 22.4. The time period between first contact and minimum light is .58 days, the length of primary minimum is 0.64 days, and the apparent bolometric magnitudes are: maximum = 5.4 primary minimum = 9.2 secondary minimum = 5.44 magnitudes. Assume circular orbit.

Find the individual ratio

What is an individual ratio? I just don't understand what it is asking for.


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none, I don't understand the question. I understood when it asked for ratio of masses and individual masses, and the ratio of effective temperatures. I also have all the equations I will need.

Thanks, I hate it when the only part of an assignment that is too "hard" is trying to understand what it is asking
 
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I apologize, I was informed that that was a typo on the HW sheet, and it was actually asking for the radii and not the ratio.
 
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