A Satellite Encircles Mars at a Distance Above Its Surface

question 95

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 free-fall acceleration at the surface of Mars,what is the free-fall acceleration at the location of the satellite?

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