A satellite revolves around planet P in a circular orbit above the planet’s surface

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Problem

A satellite revolves around planet P in a circular orbit

300\,\text{km}

above the planet’s surface. The radius of planet P is

3400\,\text{km}

and the satellite’s orbital period is

2\,\text{h}\,15\,\text{min}

. Calculate the mass of planet P. (a)

5.0\times10^{23}\,\text{kg}

(b)

3.0\times10^{23}\,\text{kg}

(c)

4.6\times10^{23}\,\text{kg}

(d)

4.6\times10^{22}\,\text{kg}