A 2400-Kg Satellite Is in a Circular Orbit Around a Planet

Multiple Choice

A 2400-kg satellite is in a circular orbit around a planet. The satellite travels with a constant speed of 6670 m/s.

The radius of the circular orbit is 8.92 x 10⁶m.
-Determine the magnitude of the gravitational force exerted on the satellite by the planet.

A) 1.2 × 10⁴ N
B) 2.4 × 10⁴ N
C) 5.0 × 10^-3 N
D) 7.5 × 10^-4 N
E) This cannot be determined since the mass and radius of the planet are not specified.