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The deflection angle in the rocket asteroid collision in Figure 7.17 (and Eq. 7.27) is v...

The deflection angle in the rocket asteroid collision in Figure 7.17 (and Eq. 7.27) is very small. Which of the following changes would increase the deflection angle? More than one choice may apply.

(a) Increase the mass of the rocket.

(b) Decrease the mass of the rocket.

(c) Increase the speed of the rocket. work.

(d) Decrease the speed of the rocket.

(e) Pick a slower asteroid.

(f) Options (a), (c), and (e) would all

(g) Options (b) and (d) would both work.

(reference figure 7.17 and equation 7.27)

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