Two Satellites Are Placed in Geosynchronous Orbits, Orbits with a Period

question 28

Multiple Choice

Two satellites are placed in geosynchronous orbits, orbits with a period of 24 hours, where each satellite hovers over a spot on the Earth's equator. Satellite B has three times the mass of satellite A. What is the relationship between the magnitudes of the gravitational forces of the Earth on the two satellites?

• A) F_B = F_A.
• B) F_B = F_A.
• C) F_B = F_A.
• D) F_B = 3F_A.
• E) F_B = 9F_A.

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Definitions:

Net Float

The difference between check amounts written and deposited in the clearing process, affecting the available balance in the account.

Disbursement Float

The time lag between when a payment is made by writing a check and when the funds are actually withdrawn from the payer's account.

Collection Float

The interval between depositing a check into a bank account and the moment the deposited funds are accessible.

Outstanding Cheques

Checks that have been written and issued but not yet cashed or cleared through the banking system.