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How does the magnitude of the gravitational force Fy exerted by Planet Y on its satellite compare to the gravitational force Fx exerted by Planet X on its satellite? Fy = 3Fx (B Fy = Fx X (C) Fy = Fx D) Fy = }Fx X

How does the magnitude of the gravitational force Fy exerted by Planet Y on its satellite compare to the gravitational force Fx exerted by Planet X on its satellite? Fy = 3Fx (B Fy = Fx X (C) Fy = Fx D) Fy = }Fx X

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Transcribed Image Text:8:53 1 AA A apclassroom.collegeboard.org 1 of 22 Save & Exit X Question 1 My Response R< R< 3R R 3M Planet X Planet Y Planet X has a mass of M and a radius of R. Planet Y has a mass of 3M and a radius of 3R. Identical satellites orbit both planets at a distance R above their surfaces, as shown above. The planets are separated by such a large distance that the gravitational forces between them are negligible. Submit
8:53 1 AA A apclassroom.collegeboard.org 1 of 22 Save & Exit X Question 1 My Response How does the magnitude of the gravitational force Fy exerted by Planet Y on its satellite compare to the gravitational force Fx exerted by Planet X on its satellite? A) Fy = 3Fx B Fy = Fx C Fy = Fx (D Fy = Fx Submit
Transcribed Image Text:8:53 1 AA A apclassroom.collegeboard.org 1 of 22 Save & Exit X Question 1 My Response How does the magnitude of the gravitational force Fy exerted by Planet Y on its satellite compare to the gravitational force Fx exerted by Planet X on its satellite? A) Fy = 3Fx B Fy = Fx C Fy = Fx (D Fy = Fx Submit
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Given that,

masses of the planet X and Y are

mX=Mmy=3M

The radius of the planets X and Y are

rx=Rry=3R

Distance between the surface of the planets and its satellites is r=R

 

According to the question, both satellites are identical. So, assuming the mass of satellites is ms

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