A 50-kg satellite circles planet Cruton every 5.6 h in an orbit with a radius of 12 × 106 m. What is the magnitude of the gravitational force on the satellite by planet Cruton?

A. 63 N
B. 58 N
C. 68 N
D. 73 N
E. 50 N


Answer: B

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