Two research satellites, X X\,X and YYY, are in circular orbits around the same planet. Satellite X X\,X has mass m m\,m and orbits at a radius RRR. Satellite Y Y\,Y has mass 4m and orbits at a radius 2R2R2R.
Which of the following quantities is the same for both satellites?
The gravitational force acting on the satellite
The kinetic energy of the satellite
The orbital speed of the satellite
The gravitational potential energy of the satellite
52 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Physics Gravitational fields (A-level only), covering Newton's law (A-level only), Gravitational field strength (A-level only), Gravitational potential (A-level only), and Orbits of planets and satellites (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.