A planet has two orbiting satellites, satellite A and satellite B. The mass of satellites A (m_A) and B (m_B) are less than the mass (m_p) of the planet. As the satellites orbit the planet, they align along the same horizontal plane, with satellite A closer to the planet, as shown in the figure below. Astronomers determine the mass of satellite B to be twice the mass of satellite A. The planet is separated from satellite B by a distance of 2R_A. https://cdn.flvs.net/assessment_images/educator_apphysics_v23/03_04_quiz_gi.png a) Consider the acceleration of satellite A and satellite B. Justify why the magnitude of acceleration of satellite B could be larger than the magnitude of the acceleration of satellite 

A. (4 points) b) How does the force exerted from the planet on satellite A compare to the force exerted from planet X on satellite B? Justify your response. (2 points) c) Derive an expression for the magnitude of the net force F_Aexerted on satellite A by planet X and satellite B. Express your response in terms of the appropriate physical constants,m_A,m_B, R_A, and R_B. (4 points) 

 

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