Two satellites are orbiting the Earth in stable circular orbits. Satellite A has

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Two satellites are orbiting the Earth in stable circular orbits. Satellite A has a mass m and is located at a distance 2r from the center of the Earth. Satellite B has a mass 2m and is located at a distance r from the center of the Earth. Which one of the following statements concerning the centripetal force acting on satellite A is true?

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is one-fourth the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is one-half the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is one-eighth the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is four times larger than the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is eight times larger than the centripetal force acting on satellite B

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is one-fourth the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

Explanation / Answer

The centripetal force acting on satellite A is one-half the centripetal force acting on satellite B.

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