Two satellites are in orbit around the earth at the same altitude (distance from center of earth), and have the same orbital period. But one satellite is twice as massive as the other satellite.   Which statement below is true?   The satellites have the same centripetal acceleration, but the more massive satellite has a larger centripetal force.   Neither object has a force acting on it because they're in space.   The centripetal forces are the same because they are moving the same.   The more massive satellite has a larger acceleration, and therefore a larger centripetal force.

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Two satellites are in orbit around the earth at the same altitude (distance from center of earth), and have the same orbital period. But one satellite is twice as massive as the other satellite.

 

Which statement below is true?

 

The satellites have the same centripetal acceleration, but the more massive satellite has a larger centripetal force.

 

Neither object has a force acting on it because they're in space.

 

The centripetal forces are the same because they are moving the same.

 

The more massive satellite has a larger acceleration, and therefore a larger centripetal force.

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