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

question 25

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)FB = FA.
• B)FB = FA.
• C)FB = FA.
• D)FB = 3FA.
• E)FB = 9FA.

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