What is the gravitational acceleration on the surface of Moon B?

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The gravitational acceleration on the surface of Moon B can be calculated using the formula Fg = GMm/r², where G is the gravitational constant (6.67 x 10^-11 Nm²/kg²), M is the mass of Moon B (1.5 x 10^20 kg), and r is the radius of Moon B (2.0 x 10^5 m). By substituting these values into the equation, the gravitational acceleration is determined to be approximately 4.5 m/s². Additionally, the mass of Planet X can be derived from the orbital characteristics of Moon A, utilizing its velocity of 314.159 m/s and the known orbital radius.

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"Planet X" Gravitation Question

Homework Statement



Planet X is a planet that has two spherical moons in circular orbits. The table summarizes the hypothetical data about the moons. Both moons have low axial spin rates. (G=6.67*10-11 Nm2/kg2).

Moon A: Mass=4.0*1020 kg. Radius - Data not provided. Moon orbit radius (center-to-center=2.0*108. Orbital period=4.0*106 s.

Moon B: Mass=1.5*1020 kg. Radius=2.0*105m. Moon orbit radius (center-to-center)=3.0*108 m. Orbital period - Data not provided.

a). Determine the acceleration due to gravity that you would expect on the surface of Moon B in m/s2.
b). What is the mass of planet X in kg?

Homework Equations



Fg=\frac{GMm}{r^2}

The Attempt at a Solution



For part a, I have no idea where to even start. For part b, all I could think of doing was to solve for the velocity of moon A in its orbit around Planet X. To do this, I did VA=\frac{2 \pi R}{T} and solved. I got that the velocity of Moon A around Planet X is 314.159 m/s. However, I don't know what to do from there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I would expect that this is not the first problem of that type, and you can use known equations for it.
Otherwise, it is possible to calculate it from scratch. Focus on the first moon: which force acts on it? What is required to keep it in a circular orbit?
For part a, I have no idea where to even start.
How are gravitational acceleration and gravitational force related?
 

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