Suppose that a small communications satellite with mass mA

Last updated: 7/26/2022

Suppose that a small communications satellite with mass mA is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit. If we launch a second satellite B with twice the mass of A into circular orbit at the same orbital radius as satellite A, which of the following statements will be TRUE? Select ALL that apply: Satellites A and B will experience the same local value of gravitational acceleration. Satellites A and B will have the same orbital speed. Satellites A and B will experience the same strength of gravitational force from the Earth. Satellites A and B will have the same orbital period.