Planet X rotates in the same manner as the earth, around an axis through its north and south poles, and is perfectly spherical. An astronaut who weights 943.0N on the earth weights 915.0N at the north pole of Planet X and 850.0N at its equator. The distance from the north pole to the equator is 18,850 km., measured along the surface of Planet X. (a) How long is the day on Planet X? (b) if a 45, 000kg satellite is placed in a circular orbit 2000km above the surface of Planet X, what will be its orbital period.

Aperson gives a shopping cart an initial push along a horizontal floor to get it moving, and then lets go. the cart travels forward along the floor, gradually slowing as it moves. consider the horizontal force(s) on the cart while it is moving forward and slowing. which of the following statements is correct? (a) both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the forward force is larger. (b) only a forward force is acting which diminishes with time. (c) both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the backward force is larger. (d) only a backward force is acting, no forward force.