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A satellite is placed in a geosynchronous orbit. In this equatorial orbit with a period of 24 hours, the satellite hovers over one point on the equator. Which statement is true for a satellite in such an orbit?
 a. There is no gravitational force on the satellite. b. There is no acceleration toward the center of the Earth.
  c. The satellite is in a state of free fall toward the Earth.
  d. There is a tangential force that helps the satellite keep up with the rotation of the Earth.
  e. The force toward the center of the Earth is balanced by a force away from the center of the Earth.

Question 2

What is the gravitational force on a 20-kg satellite circling the Earth (radius = 6.4  106 m, mass = 6.0  1024 kg) with a period of 5.0 h?
 a. 88 N
  b. 55 N
  c. 36 N
  d. 98 N
  e. 18 N


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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