An Astronaut Floating Alone in Outer Space Throws a Baseball

question 64

Multiple Choice

An astronaut floating alone in outer space throws a baseball. If the ball moves away at 20 m/s, the astronaut will

• A)move in the opposite direction at 20 m/s.
• B)move in the opposite direction at a lower speed.
• C)move in the opposite direction at a higher speed.
• D)none of the above

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