A Satellite in a Circular Orbit of Radius R Around

question 41

Multiple Choice

A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R around planet X has an orbital period T. If Planet X had one-fourth as much mass, the orbital period of this satellite in an orbit of the same radius would be

• A) 4T.
• B) 2T.
• C) T
• D) T/2.
• E) T/4.

---

Definitions:

Dutch Auction

is a bidding strategy where the price of an item is lowered until it gets a bid, the first bid made is the winning offer.

Market Value

The ongoing purchase or sale price of an asset or service.

Firm Commitment Underwriting

A type of underwriting where the underwriter buys the entire offering from the issuer and sells it to investors, assuming full financial risk.