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Question 33

A research satellite is in a highly eccentric orbit around a gas giant planet. The distance between the center of the planet and the satellite varies from a minimum of 2.4 × 109 m at periapsis (closest approach) to a maximum of 3.6 × 109 m at apoapsis (furthest point). When the satellite is at its periapsis, the gravitational force exerted on it by the planet is FFF.

What is the gravitational force exerted on the satellite when it is at its apoapsis?

A

0.44F0.44F0.44F

B

0.67F0.67F0.67F

C

1.5F1.5F1.5F

D

2.3F2.3F2.3F

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Gravitational fields (A-level only) Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
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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.

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