A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R around planet X has an orbital period T.If Planet X had one-fourth as much mass,the orbital period of this satellite in an orbit of the same radius would be
A)4T.
B)2T.
C)T
D)T/2.
E)T/4.

Name: A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R around planet X has an orbital period T.If Planet X had one-fourth as much mass,the orbital period of this satellite in an orbit of the same radius would be A)4T. B)2T. C)T D)T/2. E)T/4.
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A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R around planet X has an orbital period T.If Planet X had one-fourth as much mass,the orbital period of this satellite in an orbit of the same radius would be
A)4T. 
B)2T. 
C)T 
D)T/2. 
E)T/4.

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The Answer is B

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