AP Physics 1
6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites
6.3 Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse
2.9 Circular Motion
2.6 Gravitational Force
Multi-Unit
Four satellites, labeled W, X, Y, and Z, travel in circular orbits around a planet of mass \(M\). The mass and orbital radius of each satellite are given in the table.
Which of the following correctly ranks the magnitudes of the angular momenta \(L_W\), \(L_X\), \(L_Y\), and \(L_Z\) of the satellites about the center of the planet?
| Satellite | Mass | Orbital Radius |
|---|---|---|
| W | \(m\) | \(R\) |
| X | \(2m\) | \(R\) |
| Y | \(m\) | \(4R\) |
| Z | \(2m\) | \(2R\) |
Which of the following correctly ranks the magnitudes of the angular momenta \(L_W\), \(L_X\), \(L_Y\), and \(L_Z\) of the satellites about the center of the planet?
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