Two communication satellites, K and L, orbit at different distances from a planet. Satellite L has a mass 1.5 times the mass of satellite K.
| Satellite | Gravitational field strength in N kg−1\text{N kg}^{-1}N kg−1 |
|---|---|
| K | 2.4 |
| L | 0.60 |
The weight of satellite K is 7200 N.
Calculate the weight of satellite L and the ratio of the weight of satellite K to the weight of satellite L.
Give the ratio in its simplest whole-number form.
103 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 2.3 Forces and Newton's laws, covering 2.3.1 Newton's first law, 2.3.2 Newton's second law, and 2.3.3 Weight and gravitational field strength. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.