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To drop a package to Earth from a satellite, project it
 
  A) straight downward.
  B) ahead at satellite speed.
  C) behind at satellite speed.
  D) none of the above

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Pioneer 10 was able to escape the solar system by
 
  A) having a sufficient escape velocity at launch.
  B) bouncing off Jupiter like a tennis ball bouncing off an approaching tennis racket.
  C) refueling via solar cells.
  D) nuclear-powered sustained thrust.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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