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Period and Frequency in Uniform Circular Motion
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation / Period and Frequency in Uniform Circular Motion / Problem 3
Problem 3

An innovative planetary ring system is designed to encircle Mars to create a habitat that simulates Earth-like gravity conditions through its rotation. This system is placed at 2.00×105 km2.00\(\times\)10^5\ \(\text{km}\) from the center of Mars. Given that Mars has a mass of 6.42×1023 kg6.42\(\times\)10^{23}\ \(\text{kg}\), calculate the ring system's rotation period, T, in hours. (Let G=6.67×1011Nm2kg2G=6.67\(\times\)10^{-11}\(\frac{\text{N}\[\cdot\]\text{m}\)^2}{\(\text{kg}\)^2})


Illustration of a planetary ring system around Mars, showing radius 'r' from Mars to the ring.