Two Satellites Are Placed in Geosynchronous Orbits, Orbits with a Period

Multiple Choice

Two satellites are placed in geosynchronous orbits, orbits with a period of 24 hours, where each satellite hovers over a spot on the Earth's equator. Satellite B has three times the mass of satellite A. What is the relationship between the magnitudes of the gravitational forces of the Earth on the two satellites?

A) FB = FA.
B) FB = FA.
C) FB = FA.
D) FB = 3FA.
E) FB = 9FA.