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

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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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