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Here’s a situation that should elicit good discussion. In an accidental explosion, a satel...

Here’s a situation that should elicit good discussion. In an accidental explosion, a satellite breaks in half while in circular orbit about Earth. One half is brought momentarily to rest. What is the fate of the half brought to rest? What happens to the other half? (Hint: Think momentum conservation.)

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