Period, T = 2πL/v
T1 = 2π(5000)/120 = 261.8 s
Six artificial satellites circle a space station at constant speed. The mass m of each satellite, distance L from the space station, and the speed v of each satellite are listed below. The satellites fire rockets that provide the force needed to maintain a circular orbit around the space station. The gravitational force is negligible.
Part A. Rank each satellite from largest to smallest based on its period.
Part B. Rank each satellite from largest to smallest based on its acceleration.
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