The Martian moon Deimos has an orbital period that is greater than the other Martian moon, Phobos.

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The Martian moon Deimos has an orbital period that is greater than the other Martian moon, Phobos. Both moons have approximately circular orbits.

(a) Is Deimos closer to or farther from Mars than Phobos? Explain.

(b) Calculate the distance from the center of Mars to Deimos given that its orbital period is 1.10 × 105 s.

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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