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AP Physics 1
2.6 Gravitational Force
2.3 Newton’s Third Law
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A small circular satellite is orbiting a large planet. An arrow labeled Fp points from the satellite toward the center of the planet. Another arrow labeled Fs points from the center of the planet toward the satellite.
A satellite in orbit around a massive planet.
A small research satellite of mass \(m\) is in a circular orbit around a planet of mass \(M\), where \(M \gg m\). The planet exerts a gravitational force of magnitude \(F_p\) on the satellite. Which of the following correctly compares the magnitude of the gravitational force exerted by the satellite on the planet, \(F_s\), to \(F_p\) and provides a correct justification?

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