A satellite of mass m and speed v moves in a stable

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Problem

10. A satellite of mass m and speed v moves in a stable, circular orbit around a planet of mass

M

. What is the radius of the satellite's orbit? (A)

\frac{G v}{m M}

(B)

\frac{G M}{v^{2}}

(C)

\frac{G m M}{v}

(D)

\frac{G m M}{v^{2}}