A Planet Has Two Small Satellites in Circular Orbits Around

question 66

Multiple Choice

A planet has two small satellites in circular orbits around the planet. The first satellite has a period 18.0 hours and an orbital radius 2.00 × 10⁷ m. The second planet has an orbital radius 3.00 × 10⁷ m. What is the period of the second satellite?

• A) 60.8 hours
• B) 12.0 hours
• C) 33.1 hours
• D) 9.80 hours
• E) 27.0 hours

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