The Radius of the Moon Is R

question 57

Multiple Choice

The radius of the Moon is R. A satellite orbiting the Moon in a circular orbit has an acceleration due to the Moon's gravity of 0.14 m/s². The acceleration due to gravity at the Moon's surface is 1.62 m/s². The height of the satellite above the Moon's surface is

• A) 3.4R.
• B) 0.42R.
• C) 11R.
• D) 2.4R.
• E) 1.7R.

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