A 1320 kilogram geosynchronous satellite orbits a planet


A 1320 kilogram geosynchronous satellite orbits a planet similar to Earth at a radius 193000 kilometer from the planets center. Its angular speed at this radius is the similar as the rotational speed of the Earth, and so they appear stationary in the sky. That is, the period of the satellite is 24 hour.

Find what the force acting on this satellite?

Answer in units of N.

Find what is the mass of this planet?

Answer in units of kg.

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Physics: A 1320 kilogram geosynchronous satellite orbits a planet
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