A Satellite Encircles Mars at a Distance Above Its Surface

question 37

Multiple Choice

A satellite encircles Mars at a distance above its surface equal to 3 times the radius of Mars.If g_m is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Mars,what is the acceleration due to gravity at the location of the satellite?

• A)g_m/9
• B)0
• C)g_m
• D)g_m/3
• E)g_m/16

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