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A satellite is in orbit around Earth. How does the force exerted by Earth on the satellite compare to the force exerted by the satellite on Earth? Note: >> means much greater than; << means much less than.

A Satellite Is In Orbit Around Earth How Does The Force Exerted By Earth On The Satellite Compare To The Force Exerted By The Satellite On Earth Note Gtgt Means class=

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The formula for the gravitational force between two bodies is given as

[tex]F=\frac{GmM}{r^2}[/tex]

*Here m is the mass of the first object

*Here M is the mass of the second object

*Here r is the distance between the two objects

*Here G is the gravitational force

The force exerted by the earth on the satellite is equal to the force exerted by the satellite on the earth. Hence, the correct option is (b)

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