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AP Physics 1
6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites
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A central circle representing Earth. Two smaller circles representing Satellite A and Satellite B are positioned on a dashed circular path around Earth. Both satellites are at a radial distance R from the center of Earth. Satellite B is drawn slightly larger than Satellite A to indicate more mass.
Two satellites in circular orbit at the same radius R around Earth.
Satellite A and Satellite B are in circular orbits around Earth at the same distance R from the center of the planet. Satellite B has twice the mass of Satellite A. If the orbital speeds of the satellites are v_A and v_B, which of the following is true and provides the correct justification?

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